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Definition of wombat : Any one of three species of Australian burrowing marsupials of the genus Phascolomys, especially the common species ( P. ursinus). They are nocturnal in their habits, and feed mostly on roots.

Synonyms:

fox, hippopotamus, camel, cavy, ibex, donkey, llama, hamster, hare, opossum, antelope, weasel, sable, echidna, reindeer, mouse, koala, dog, hog, mole, sloth, rabbit, horse, dingo, burro, hyena, tiger, ox, coyote, elephant, caribou, ocelot, lion, leopard, gazelle, mink, cow, possum, platypus, moose, arctic fox, cat, otter, zebra, jaguar, panther, wallaby, lynx, giraffe, gopher, polecat, squirrel, camelopard, bobcat, ermine, panda, mule, deer, chipmunk, bison, alpaca, goat, cheetah, wolf, rhinoceros, yak, kangaroo, puma, buffalo, stoat, stag, marmot, sheep, shrew, cougar, ferret, hedgehog, porcupine, beaver, gnu, bear, swine, dromedary, skunk, pig, mongoose, chinchilla, jackal, rat, raccoon, lemming, elk, ass

Usage examples:

• Of course, seeing a perfect stranger at the door, the Wombat had no suspicions, and said at once, 'Such is the name of him you see before you. - "The Magic Pudding", Norman Lindsay.
• So on the principle of always getting something for nothing, as the Wombat said, Puddin' was brought out and placed on the ground. - "The Magic Pudding", Norman Lindsay.
• The Possum whipped the bag over their heads, the Wombat whipped a rope round the bag, and there they were, helpless. - "The Magic Pudding", Norman Lindsay.