"coolamon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: coolamons [plural]
Etymology: From Gamilaraay guliman (and similar forms in neighbouring languages). Etymology templates: {{der|en|kld|guliman}} Gamilaraay guliman Head templates: {{en-noun}} coolamon (plural coolamons)
  1. (Australia) A vessel with curved sides, typically of wood or bark, used by Australian Aboriginals for holding water, collecting berries etc. Wikipedia link: Coolamon (vessel) Tags: Australia Categories (topical): Containers Synonyms: pitchi

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