1. plural of wallaby; small to medium-sized marsupials native to Australia and nearby islands, similar to kangaroos but smaller

Examples

• The zoo’s Australian exhibit features several wallabies hopping around their enclosure.
• Wallabies are herbivores that feed on grasses and leaves.
• We spotted wild wallabies during our hiking trip in Tasmania.
• The mother wallaby carried her joey in her pouch.
• Wallabies are more agile than kangaroos in rocky terrain.
• The wildlife sanctuary rescues injured wallabies and nurses them back to health.