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[–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I thought it may have been a more accurate and respectful transcription of the First Nations language the word came from, as opposed to the simplified colonial-era anglicisations, though it being Spanish orthography makes sense.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    I guessed the same, but according to Wikipedia:

    The name wallaby comes from Dharug walabi or waliba.

    I'm not sure how modern anglicisation works but I assume what's given there is considered the most accurate spelling of the indigenous word. So "wallaby" isn't too far off.

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