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bunyip

/ˈbʌnjɪp/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A mythical Australian monster, said to inhabit swamps and lagoons.
  2. An imposter or con-man.
  3. Ellipsis of bunyip bird.
  4. A town in the Shire of Cardinia, central eastern Victoria, Australia

Etymology / origin

Etymology tree Wathaurong ban-yibbor. English bunyip Borrowed from Wathaurong ban-yib.

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