Etymology

brigalow

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Today it means: Any of various Australian acacia trees, especially Acacia harpophylla of New South Wales and Queensland. Full definition →

First used 19th c.Gamilaraay burrii
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  1. Gamilaraay · derived fromburrii
  2. English todaybrigalow

Perhaps from Gamilaraay burrii + plural suffix.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. Any of various Australian acacia trees, especially Acacia harpophylla of New South Wales and Queensland.

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