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List of English words of Australian Aboriginal origin

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These words of Australian Aboriginal origin include some that are almost universal in the English-speaking world, such as kangaroo and boomerang. Many such words have also become loaned words in other languages beyond English, while some are restricted to Australian English

Names

  • Kylie (Noongar word for "throwing stick")
  • References

    List of English words of Australian Aboriginal origin Wikipedia


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