mayi wardli

English Word
supermarket
Definition/cultural note

- this word was created on the basis of older words for types of wardli (building or room), such as guna wardli.

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Extra Information
mayi means food.
Childrens Dictionary Definition
dining room, eating place, restaurant, supermarket

mayibarrdu

English Word
wild goose, Cape Barren goose; goose Dreaming
Definition/cultural note

see spelling and pronunciation for notes on rrd.

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capebarrengoose
Extra Information
according to Howitt, this Dreaming is part of the widhadha totem.
Childrens Dictionary Definition
goose

mayibarrdu (2)

English Word
any food item
Definition/cultural note

see spelling and pronunciation for notes on rrd.

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Extra Information
from mayi (vegetable) foods + barrdu meat.

mayilgu-warda

English Word
cheek (face)
Different ways of saying this word
mayilku-warta
Definition/cultural note

this is Sarah Newchurchs pronunciation (in Black). Its possible that the pronunciation in old Nharangga was a little different (supported by related language records). related languages include Kaurna, Nukunu and Ngadjuri.

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cheek
Childrens Dictionary Definition
cheeks (face)

midaga

English Word
snapper
Different ways of saying this word
mitaga
Definition/cultural note

Egginton/Johnson/Tindale list a different word for snapper. The list which records midaga is not so reliable, but it might mean a particular species of snapper.

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midi

English Word
lightning
Definition/cultural note

- we have only one record of this word, in the collection from Arrito/Snell - an important source because it was recorded well before the mission period, but it has several errors.- this is not the only word recorded for lightning.- midi might be an alternative word with the same meaning, or might mean something slightly different, or could be south dialect.

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midi (2)

English Word
meaning uncertain: listed as stern
Different ways of saying this word
miti you will find this word in the additional words section of the main dictionary Nharangga Warra Narungga Dictionary, First Edition.
Definition/cultural note

the sound and meaning of this word is not clear in the sources. More information is needed to understand how to use it.- it appears in Arrito/Snells body parts list.

Lexical Category

midji

English Word
name
Different ways of saying this word
mitji
Lexical Category
Main Sentence English
our names are Cheylen and Tyrese
Sound
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Childrens Dictionary Definition
name

miduga

English Word
swallow; swallow Dreaming
Different ways of saying this word
according to Howitt, the Swallow Dreaming is part of the garrdi totem.
Definition/cultural note

note that another word is also recorded with this meaning. They may be alternatives for the same thing, or may have slightly different meanings.

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Scientific Name
probably Hirundo neoxena - welcome swallow.
Extra Information
according to Howitt, the Swallow Dreaming is part of the garrdi totem.

midunya

English Word
blood
Definition/cultural note

- we have only one record of this word, in the collection from Arrito/Snell - an important source because it was recorded well before the mission period, but it has several errors.- there is another, more widely known word for blood.- this word might be an alternative word for blood, or might mean something slightly different, or could be south dialect.

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Extra Information
its not certain how to say this word: possibly mitunya