native companion
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of native companion
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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The brolga, or native companion, is a handsome Australian bird of the crane family.
From Peeps At Many Lands: Australia by Spence, Percy F. S. (Percy Frederick Seaton)
The native companion, the emu, and the sacred ibis are on this creek.
From Explorations in Australia The Journals of John McDouall Stuart by Stuart, John McDouall
Hodgkinson shot a native companion; have seen no game for some days.
From McKinlay's Journal of Exploration in the Interior of Australia by McKinlay, John
Duck, native companion, white crane, and sacred ibis abound here.
From Explorations in Australia The Journals of John McDouall Stuart by Stuart, John McDouall
Hans did what he could, it is true, but he was either less skilful or less fortunate than his native companion.
From True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World by Greely, Adolphus W.
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