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    117 published entries

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    60 published entries

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    60 published entries

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    60 published entries

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    60 published entries

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    60 published entries

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    60 published entries

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    55 published entries

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    54 published entries

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    50 published entries

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    48 published entries

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    42 published entries

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    40 published entries

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    39 published entries

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    33 published entries

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    31 published entries

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    24 published entries

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    23 published entries

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    21 published entries

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    19 published entries

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    16 published entries

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    11 published entries

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    11 published entries

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    9 published entries

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    7 published entries

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    6 published entries

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    6 published entries

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    5 published entries

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    4 published entries

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    2 published entries

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a-l
noun
Water that falls from the sky in drops.

“a-l waanyi.”

The rain is falling.

Also means
  1. rain

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abenden ngargit
adj
To be distracted or not paying attention to what is happening around you.

“Abenden ngargit nyin.”

They are sitting there being absent-minded.

Also means
  1. absent (in mind)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ae-noke
noun
The larval stage of a butterfly or moth, typically having a worm-like body.

“Ae-noke warrang.”

The caterpillar is crawling.

Also means
  1. common brown butterfly caterpillars (Heteronympha merope)
  2. caterpillar

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ain-ing-tali
adv
This word is used when asking for a reason or purpose.

“ain-ing-tali ngarrgu?”

Why do you know?

Also means
  1. why

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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anga-woo-in
adj
Describes someone acting in a way that is not rational.

“Anga-woo-in.”

He is insane.

Also means
  1. insane

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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B
ba[ba]
conj
A connecting word used to link two things or ideas together.

“kulin ba murnong”

person and yam daisy

Also means
  1. and

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ba-boogoorrn
noun
The part of the body that holds food after eating.

“ba-boogoorrn ngalawi.”

The stomach is sitting.

“ba-boogoorrn ngarrbi.”

My stomach is hungry.

Also means
  1. stomach

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ba-bourn marnang
noun
The thick, short first digit of the human hand.

“ba-bourn marnang”

thumb

Also means
  1. thumb

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ba-gerr-grip
noun
A piece of land that is surrounded by water.

“Ba-gerr-grip kar-rin.”

The island is far away.

Also means
  1. island

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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baa-dji mirrang
noun
This term is an alternative way to write baañdji mirring.

“Baa-dji mirrang warran.”

The small leaf is green.

“Baa-dji mirrang ying.”

The baa-dji mirrang is there.

Also means
  1. alternative form of baañdji mirring

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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baañ[ˈbɑːɳʌ]
noun
A clear liquid that is essential for life.

“Poje baañ.”

Into the water.

Also means
  1. water

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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baba
noun
A word used to refer to one's mother.

“Baba ngarruk.”

My mother is good.

Also means
  1. mother

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bababi-djinang
noun
The biggest toe on a human foot.

“Bababi-djinang ngarrgu.”

The big toe is sore.

“Bababi-djinang ngarrnka.”

The big toe hears.

Also means
  1. big toe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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babedirreen
noun
A word used to describe the color yellow.

“Babedirreen baal.”

It is yellow.

“babedirreen”

yellow

Also means
  1. yellow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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babert-ching-ka
verb
To give someone confidence or courage to do something.

“Djirri-djirri babert-ching-ka.”

The willy wagtail gives courage.

Also means
  1. embolden

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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babi
noun
The daughter of one's brother or sister.

“Babi-birrk.”

My niece.

Also means
  1. niece

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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baderin boon
verb
To drop down from a higher level to a lower level.

“birrarung baderin boon.”

The rain falls.

Also means
  1. fall

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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baderrambe
verb
To fall forward or tip over unsteadily.

“Yarra baderrambe yannart.”

The tree will topple when it blows.

Also means
  1. topple

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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badjurr
noun
A word used to refer to a woman or a female person.

“Badjurr warrin kurbor.”

The woman is walking over there.

Also means
  1. woman
  2. female
  3. aboriginal woman

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bag-garr-doee
noun
A position that is in the middle of two points.

“Bag-garr-doee karrung.”

The middle point is there.

Also means
  1. midway

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bagarr
noun
This word refers to the shoulder. It is an alternative spelling of bagarru.

“Bagarr ngajbi.”

That is my shoulder.

“Ngali bagarr ngalina.”

We share the shoulder.

Also means
  1. alternative form of bagarru (“shoulder”)
  2. shoulder

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bagarru
noun
A part of the human body that connects the arm to the torso.

“bagarru birrila”

The shoulder is sore.

Also means
  1. shoulder

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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baggup
noun
The baggup is a plant commonly called the grass tree. It is known for its distinct shape and long, thin leaves.

“baggup warrin”

The grass tree grows in the cold.

Also means
  1. grass tree (Xanthorrhoea)
  2. Southern grasstree (Xanthorrhoea australis)
  3. grass tree

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bagora
noun
The point or area located in the middle of something.

“Bagora wunje.”

It is in the center.

Also means
  1. center

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bajejenong
noun
A path that is made for walking on by foot.

“Bajejenong warrang.”

The footpath is long.

Also means
  1. footpath

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bajerrang
noun
A large woody perennial plant.

“Bajerrang warra.”

The tree is big.

Also means
  1. tree

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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balam-balam[balam.balam]
noun
A small insect with colorful wings, often seen flying near flowers.

“balam-balam”

butterfly

“Balam-balam warrang-in.”

The butterfly is flying.

Also means
  1. butterfly
  2. white butterfly

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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balee
noun
A parasitic plant that grows on tree branches.

“Balee yannap waran.”

The mistletoe grows on the tree.

Also means
  1. mistletoe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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balerrt
adj
Something that is stiff and does not bend easily.

“balerrt”

It is rigid.

Also means
  1. rigid

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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balert-kang
adj
Describes someone who wants more than their fair share.

“balert-kang moorr”

a greedy person

Also means
  1. alternative form of buladu gaang (“greedy”)
  2. greedy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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balert-tak
adj
To be unable to pass stool, or to be very hard in texture.

“Nganyi balert-tak.”

I am constipated.

“Gurn balert-tak.”

The ground is hard.

Also means
  1. constipated
  2. hard

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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balet'tak
noun
This word refers to a person's skill, talent, or power to do something.

“Ngarrgu balet'tak bunjil.”

Bunjil has the ability to understand.

Also means
  1. ability

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bali
noun
A native Australian tree known for its fruit that resembles a small cherry.

“bali”

cherry ballart

Also means
  1. cherry ballart (Exocarpos cupressiformis)
  2. cherry tree
  3. cherry ballart

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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balim-balim
adj
Having a sharp, pungent, or unpleasant taste that is not sweet.

“Balim-balim ngal.”

It is bitter.

“Balim-balim.”

Bitter.

Also means
  1. bitter

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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balk
noun
An organ that stores liquid waste or the waste product itself.

“Balk-gook.”

In the bladder.

Also means
  1. bladder
  2. urine

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ballan-doon[balandun]
noun
A word used to describe the action of something melting or dissolving.

“ballan-doon”

melt

Also means
  1. melt

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ballge
noun
This is an alternative word for urine.

“ballge”

urine

“Ballge bun.”

The urine is there.

Also means
  1. alternative form of balk (“urine”)
  2. urine

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ballŭk
noun
A word used to describe a group of people or a mob.

“Ballŭk yannin.”

The group of people is walking.

Also means
  1. a number of people
  2. mob

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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baluth[balut̪]
noun
The joint where the arm bends.

“Baluth gurrk.”

The elbow is sore.

“baluth”

An elbow.

Also means
  1. elbow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bam-be
adj
Being nervous or timid around other people.

“bam-be ngarrga”

The child is shy.

Also means
  1. shy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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