native companion
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of native companion
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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Duck, native companion, white crane, and sacred ibis abound here.
From Explorations in Australia The Journals of John McDouall Stuart by John McDouall Stuart
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 Adolphus W. Greely
The woods astonished my native companion Yuranigh; who remarked that they were trees belonging to the sea coast at Sydney.
From Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia by Thomas Mitchell
Several small swamps were passed during the day, on which ducks and other water-fowl were very numerous, the stately native companion stalking near the margins.
From Narrative of the Overland Expedition of the Messrs. Jardine from Rockhampton to Cape York, Northern Queensland by Frederick J. Byerley
The brolga, or native companion, is a handsome Australian bird of the crane family.
From Peeps At Many Lands: Australia by Percy F. S. (Percy Frederick Seaton) Spence
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