"tjurunga" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: tjurungas [plural]
Etymology: From Arrernte tywerrenge. Head templates: {{en-noun}} tjurunga (plural tjurungas)
  1. (Australia) An object of religious significance among Aboriginal peoples of Central Australia. Wikipedia link: tjurunga Tags: Australia Synonyms: churinga, tjuringa Related terms: cyclon Translations (Translations): czuringa [feminine] (Polish)

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