warrigal

[ wawr-i-guhl ]

noun

1. dingo.
2. any large or ferocious dog.
3. a wild horse.

adjective

1. wild; ferocious; savage.

warrigal

/ ˈwɒrɪɡæl /

noun

1. a dingo
2. another word for brumby

adjective

1. untamed or wild

Word History and Origins

Origin of warrigal¹

First recorded in 1840–50, warrigal is from the Dharuk word wa-ri-gal wild dingo

Word History and Origins

Origin of warrigal¹

C19: from a native Australian language

Example Sentences

I thought the infernal cattle would beat Warrigal and me, and we'd have all our trouble for nothing.'

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We did not tell Warrigal he might go to rest, not thinking a half-caste brat like him wanted any.

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Warrigal's mother, or aunt or something, was the gin that showed it to the first white men.'

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Warrigal left his horse at the edge of the timber, for fear he might want him in a hurry, I suppose.

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As for Warrigal, Starlight used to knock him down like a log if he didn't please him, but he never offered to turn upon him.

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