Nharangga Word

ballara

English Word

mullet; mullet dreaming

Sound

Dictionary Category
Children
Traditional
Lexical Category
noun
fish
Word Categories
Fish and water creatures

Definition/Cultural Note

there are three different words recorded for mullet. Perhaps the three words mean different types of mullet, or closely related types of fish. We cannot be certain, as none of the collections specifies a scientific name.

Different ways of saying this word
according to Howitt, this Dreaming is part of the garrdi totem.
Extra Information
according to Howitt, this Dreaming is part of the garrdi totem.