murree

British

/ ˈmʌrɪ /

noun

a native Australian

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Etymology

Origin of murree

C19: from a native Australian language

Example Sentences

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And the first time they drew their nets, they were heavy with goodoo, murree, tucki, and bunmillah.

From Australian Legendary Tales: folklore of the Noongahburrahs as told to the Piccaninnies by Parker, K. Langloh (Katie Langloh)

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