Etymology

brolga

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Today it means: A large grey crane (Antigone rubicunda, syn. Grus rubicunda), of northern and eastern Australia. Full definition →

First used 19th c.Gamilaraay burralga
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  1. Gamilaraay · derived fromburralga
  2. English todaybrolga

From Gamilaraay burralga.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. A large grey crane (Antigone rubicunda, syn. Grus rubicunda), of northern and eastern Australia.

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