Etymology

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Today it means: A long, loud call used to attract attention when at a distance, mainly done in the Australian bush. Full definition →

Dharug guuu-wi
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  1. Dharug · borrowed fromguuu-wi
  2. English todaycooee

Borrowed from Dharug guuu-wi, adopted into English by white settlers in Australia from 1790.

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