“The villagers decided to build a wattle fence around their garden to keep the rabbits out.”

“The birds become lethargic, with a staggered gait, their feathers are ruffled, and the comb and wattles turn dark red or blackish.”

“Until now the only trees he has seen are wattles and eucalypts, which don't merit a compliment.”

“A wig that seemed to be woven out of gray wire was set over a red, pouchy face, whose multiple chins hung over his neckcloth like wattles.”