native companion
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of native companion
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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The native companion, the emu, and the sacred ibis are on this creek.
From Explorations in Australia The Journals of John McDouall Stuart by John McDouall Stuart
The same dull, faint, long cry, fell on our ears; but we took no heed of it, for our native companion said it was the signal shout of huntsmen in the mountains.
From A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition by William A. Ross
Another bird that was seen by our friends, but not captured, is the one known as the native companion.
From The Land of the Kangaroo Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey through the Great Island Continent by Thomas Wallace Knox
Several small swamps were passed during the day, on which ducks and other water-fowl were very numerous, the stately native companion stalking near the margins.
From Narrative of the Overland Expedition of the Messrs. Jardine from Rockhampton to Cape York, Northern Queensland by Frederick J. Byerley
Hodgkinson shot a native companion; have seen no game for some days.
From McKinlay's Journal of Exploration in the Interior of Australia by John McKinlay
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