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intichiuma
(in¦ti|chi¦uma)
Pronunciation:
/ˌɪntɪtʃɪˈuːmə/
plural noun
sacred ceremonies performed by some Central Australian Aborigines with the purpose of increasing the number of totemic plants or animals and thus ensuring a good food supply.
Origin:
Arrernte
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