"Howlong" meaning in English

See Howlong in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Apparently named from a local property called Hoolong owned by Isaac Rudd, from an Aboriginal place name meaning "beginning of the plains". Head templates: {{en-prop}} Howlong
  1. A town in the Federation council area, southern New South Wales, Australia. Categories (place): Places in Australia, Places in New South Wales, Australia, Towns in Australia, Towns in New South Wales, Australia
    Sense id: en-Howlong-en-name-sAO8Zu-B Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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