quoll

noun

ˈkwäl 

: any of a genus (Dasyurus) of small spotted carnivorous marsupials of Australia and New Guinea

Examples of quoll in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Western quoll became an endangered species, and before long, the animals were staring at the possibility of extinction. — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025

According to Beaker Street Science, this is the first documentation of the quoll species glowing in the wild, and Alldridge's photography will be considered a part of the ongoing research into the impacts of light pollution on these animals. — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 17 July 2025

Conservationists say eastern quolls play an important role in Australia’s ecosystems. — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025

The goal of this plan is to ensure the long-term genetic and demographic health of eastern quoll populations in areas where they are protected from predators. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

short for je-quoll, from Guugu Yimidhirr (Australian Aboriginal language of northern Queensland) dhigul

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for quoll

• bole
• bowl
• coal
• droll
• foal
• goal
• hole
• knoll
• kol
• mole
• noll
• nolle