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wang
noun
The fleshy side part of a person's face below the eye.

“wang”

cheek

Also means
  1. cheek

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

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wango
noun
This word is another way to say cheek in Woiwurrung.

“wango”

cheek

Also means
  1. alternative form of wang (“cheek”)
  2. cheek

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

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wangim[wɒŋɡwəm]
noun
A traditional curved throwing tool or weapon used by Aboriginal people.

“Wangim baap marr-ngal.”

The boomerang is well-made.

Also means
  1. boomerang

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

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wangatta
noun
The bone structure that forms the framework of the mouth.

“Wangatta gurnang.”

The jaw is sore.

Also means
  1. jaw

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

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wangerrip
adv
This word is used to describe traveling or looking in the direction of an incline.

“wangerrip”

uphill

“Wangerrip djin.”

Walk uphill.

Also means
  1. uphill

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

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wangnarra
noun
A tall native eucalyptus tree known for its fibrous, stringy bark.

“Wangnarra barrabul gurn.”

The stringybark tree is very tall.

Also means
  1. messmate stringybark (Eucalyptus obliqua)
  2. stringybark
  3. messmate stringybark

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

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wangoong'i
noun
The act of legally taking another's child and bringing them up as one's own.

“Wangoong'i baam.”

The adoption is good.

Also means
  1. adoption

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

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gawang
noun
This word refers to the head of a person or animal.

“gawang yann-a.”

The head moves.

Also means
  1. head

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

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durt wang
noun
The bone located just below the eye.

“Durt wang buluk.”

The cheekbone is strong.

“Durt wanginyi ngalgal.”

My cheekbone is sore.

Also means
  1. cheekbone

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

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karrawang
noun
This is the name for the native climbing plant known as Billardiera scandens.

“Karrawang warrk.”

The karrawang is flowering.

Also means
  1. Billardiera scandens

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

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galk gawang
noun
A compound term used to describe a skull.

“galk gawang warr-ngin.”

I see the skull.

Also means
  1. skull

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

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komperkawang[ɡambɛr ɡawaŋ]
noun
A shaped covering worn on the head.

“Komperkawang-n.”

Wear a hat.

Also means
  1. hat

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

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lalenin gawang
noun
A pain located in the head.

“Ngathu lalenin gawang.”

I have a headache.

“Lalenin gawang ngata.”

I have a headache.

Also means
  1. headache

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

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lamboun-kawang
noun
Refers to hair that has turned grey or a person who has grey hair.

“lamboun-kawang karr”

the grey hair is long

Also means
  1. grey hair
  2. greyhead

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

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birrbak-kawangin
noun
A piece of material or decorative item worn around the head.

“Birrbak-kawangin biik-biik.”

The headband is beautiful.

Also means
  1. headband

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

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murupAppears in an example
noun
Refers to the non-physical part of a person or living thing, such as a ghost or soul.

“If the wang kūrn (tallanggŭn) eat an old woman possum then the mūrŭp of the possum would catch him.”

If the wang kūrn (tallanggŭn) eat an old woman possum then the spirit of the possum would catch him.

Also means
  1. spirit
  2. ghost
  3. soul
  4. life

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

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naRunAppears in an example
noun
The non-physical part of a person or a being that is often thought to exist after death.

“naRun-bi wang-g”

the spirit of the ancestors

Also means
  1. spirit/ghost
  2. soul
  3. spirit

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

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