lowan

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noun

Synonym of mallee fowl.

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mallee fowlleipoaLeipoa ocellata
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Meanings

lowan1

nounlowan (plural lowans)

plural lowans

  1. 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 40

    Synonyms: mallee fowl

Lowan2

proper noun

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of mallee fowl.

More synonyms by meaning

nounAustralian mound bird; incubates eggs naturally in sandy mounds

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mallee fowlleipoaLeipoa ocellata
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Chicago

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