"gilgie" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdʒɪlɡi/ [UK] Forms: gilgies [plural]
Etymology: From Nyunga jilgi. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|nys|jilgi}} Nyunga jilgi Head templates: {{en-noun}} gilgie (plural gilgies)
  1. (Australia, Western Australia) Either of two small freshwater crayfish, Cherax quinquecarinatus and Cherax crassimanus, endemic to the south-west corner of Australia. Tags: Australia, Western Categories (lifeform): Astacideans Synonyms: jilgie Related terms: marron, yabby, yabbie

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Alternative forms

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