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brolga

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɒlgə/
Definition of brolga

noun

  • a large grey Australian crane which has an elaborate courtship display that involves 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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