"turndun" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: turnduns [plural]
Etymology: From Kurnai tŭndūn (“turndun”), from Tŭndūn (“the man”), mythical direct ancestor of the Kurnai and inventor of the turndun, whom the greater turndun represents (the lesser representing Rukut Tŭndūn (“wife of the man”)), son of the great spirit Mūngan-ngaur (“our father”), who, according to myth, taught the Kurnai all of their arts. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|unn|tŭndūn|t=turndun}} Kurnai tŭndūn (“turndun”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} turndun (plural turnduns)
  1. (Australia) A bullroarer. Wikipedia link: Kurnai Tags: Australia Synonyms: tundun
    Sense id: en-turndun-en-noun-LXVV0QZb Categories (other): Australian English, English entries with incorrect language header

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