jillaroo
Meaning
A young woman working on a sheep or cattle station to gain experience.
Example
She spent a year as a jillaroo on a station near Longreach.
Origin
Formed on 'jackaroo', with 'Jill' replacing 'Jack'.
Variants
jilleroo
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