Etymology

galah

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Today it means: A member of species Eolophus roseicapilla of pink and grey species of cockatoos, native to Australia. Full definition →

Gamilaraay gilaa
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  1. Gamilaraay · borrowed fromgilaa
  2. English todaygalah

From Gamilaraay gilaa. * (fool): A connection with Malay gila (“mad”) has been suggested, but this explanation has not gained acceptance. ]

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