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brolga

Syllabification: (brol·ga)
Pronunciation: /ˈbrälgə/
Definition of brolga

noun

  • a large gray Australian crane that has an elaborate courtship display that involves much leaping, wing-flapping, and trumpeting.
    • Grus rubicundus, family Gruidae

Origin:

late 19th century: from Kamilaroi burralga (also found in other Aboriginal languages)

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