lowan

[loh-uhn]

noun

1. mallee fowl.

lowan

/ ˈləʊən /

noun

1. another name for mallee fowl

Word History and Origins

Origin of lowan¹

First recorded in 1860–65; from Wemba-Wemba (an Australian Aboriginal language spoken around Swan Hill, Victoria) lauan

Example Sentences

Warrigal used to get the lowan eggs—beautiful pink thin-shelled ones they are, first-rate to eat, and one of 'em a man's breakfast.

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