Plural form of bilby; multiple small marsupial animals native to Australia, with distinctive long ears and striped tails.
Plural of 'bilby,' derived from Australian Aboriginal languages (likely Nyungar 'bulba'). The '-es' or '-ies' plural ending is standard English.
Bilbies almost went extinct due to habitat loss and competition from introduced rabbits, but they've become symbols of Australian conservation—you'll find them on Easter chocolate and in wildlife programs across the country.
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