bunyip
/ˈbʌnjɪp/ · noun
Meaning
- A mythical Australian monster, said to inhabit swamps and lagoons.
- An imposter or con-man.
- Ellipsis of bunyip bird.
- 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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