bush tucker

British

noun

1. any wild animal, insect, plant or plant extract, etc traditionally used as food by native Australians
2. cooking based around ingredients taken from the Australian wilderness

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"Goannas are significant cultural totems for Traditional Owners across northern Australia, and an important bush tucker food," Dr Ward-Fear says.

From Science Daily

It will include a BBQ with traditional bush tucker and the raising of Australian and Aboriginal flags to welcome new citizens.

From BBC

In the jungle, Nella has screamed her way through creepy-crawly and snake-infested bush tucker trials.

From BBC

The 31-year-old has had previous experience of bush tucker trials, having appeared on I'm A Celebrity's spin-off show, Extra Camp, where she was made to eat sheep brains.

From BBC

She has experience of bush tucker trials, having appeared on I'm A Celebrity's spin-off show, Extra Camp, where she was made to eat sheep brains.

From BBC

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