maliyan
noun
LanguageGamilaraay
Meaning- wedge-tailed eagle
- eaglehawk
- Aquila audax
- A large bird of prey known as the wedge-tailed eagle or eaglehawk.
Maliyan giirr dhuwal-dhuwal.
The wedge-tailed eagle is flying.
Part of speechnoun
Usage noteOften represents a significant figure in Gamilaraay culture.
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