Meanings
lowan1
plural lowans
- Synonym of mallee fowl.
Lowans' nests are plentiful, but the bird itself is seldom seen. It is about the size of a turkey, and lays its eggs in a heap of sand.
1891, Scottish Geographical Magazine, volume 7, page 40Synonyms: mallee fowl
Lowan2
- A barangay of Matalom, Leyte, Philippines.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of mallee fowl.
More synonyms by meaning
nounAustralian mound bird; incubates eggs naturally in sandy mounds
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lowan. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lowan
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