kylie

American  

[kahy-lee] / ˈkaɪ li /

Or kiley

noun

Australian.

plural

kylies

1. boomerang.

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kylie British  

/ ˈkaɪlɪ /

noun

1. a boomerang that is flat on one side and convex on the other

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Etymology

Origin of kylie

First recorded in 1830–40, kylie is from the Nyungar word karli

Example Sentences

To put this whole kylie jenner situation into perspective.

From Los Angeles Times

Just before leaving, we had an opportunity of seeing a native lad throw a boomerang—or kylie, as they are called here.

From Project Gutenberg

Then we drove up to the cricket-ground to see them throw their boomerangs or kylies, which they did very cleverly.

From Project Gutenberg

There were also numerous specimens of kylies, and curious message-sticks about ten or twelve inches long, made from the thigh-bone of the kangaroo, and sharply pointed at one end.

From Project Gutenberg

One of the kylies was broken against a tree, but most of the others flew with unerring precision.

From Project Gutenberg