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
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
The native companion, the emu, and the sacred ibis are on this creek.
From Explorations in Australia The Journals of John McDouall Stuart by John McDouall Stuart
The imitation of the frolicsome skip and wing movements of the native companion is one of the typical dances of the aboriginals frequenting open plains where the great birds assemble.
From Confessions of a Beachcomber by E. J. (Edmund James) Banfield
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
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