Etymology

gidgee

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Today it means: Any of various trees of the genus Acacia, especially Acacia cambagei. Full definition →

First used 19th c.Wiradjuri gijir
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gidgee · noun1

  1. Wiradjuri · borrowed fromgijir
  2. Wiradjuri · borrowed fromgijir
  3. English todaygidgee

Borrowed from Wiradjuri gijir.

gidgee · noun2

  1. Nyunga · derived fromgidji
  2. English todaygidgee

From Nyunga gidji.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. Any of various trees of the genus Acacia, especially Acacia cambagei.
  • from 19th c. A type of long spear.

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