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Diamantina

American  
[dahy-uh-muhn-tee-nuh] / ˌdaɪ ə mənˈti nə /

noun

  1. an intermittent river in E Australia, flowing S to Lake Eyre. 560 miles (900 km) long.


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Deep below the verdant Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia, lie iron ore reserves, kilometres wide, which is the key ingredient needed to make steel.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2024

State authorities said they have mobilized over 150 military firefighters to put out fires in different areas across the state, as well as in Chapada Diamantina, a national park known for its panoramic views.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2023

The winner will take on Republican Diamantina Storment of Chama in the heavily Democratic district.

From Washington Times • May 29, 2020

When the tolls were abolished with the federation of six self-governing colonies that united under the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901, the town, which sits on the Diamantina River, fell into decline.

From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2016

"Why, I'm a small man up on the Diamantina," said Ned laughing.

From The Workingman's Paradise An Australian Labour Novel by Miller, John Maurice