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brolga

noun

Meaning

A large grey Australian crane with a red head, famous for its elaborate dancing displays.

Example

We watched a pair of brolgas dancing in the wetlands.

Origin

From Gamilaraay, an Aboriginal language of northern New South Wales.

Variants

native companion

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