"gilgai" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈɡɪlɡʌɪ/ Forms: gilgais [plural]
Etymology: From Gamilaraay gilgaay (“small water hole”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|kld|gilgaay||small water hole}} Gamilaraay gilgaay (“small water hole”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} gilgai (plural gilgais)
  1. (Australia) A small concavity or depression between ridges, where rainwater gathers. Tags: Australia Categories (place): Australia Synonyms: crab-hole, dead-men's grave, melon hole

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