Bilbi

/ˈbɪlbi/ noun

An alternative or informal spelling of 'bilby,' a small marsupial animal from Australia.

Variant spelling of 'bilby,' which comes from Australian Aboriginal language (Nyungar 'bulba'). The 'i' ending reflects how the Aboriginal word was adapted into English spelling.

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