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lowan

American  
[loh-uhn] / ˈloʊ ən /

noun

  1. mallee fowl.

lowan British  
/ ˈləʊən /

noun

  1. another name for mallee fowl

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Etymology

Origin of lowan

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

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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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