"goona" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From guna or kuna, found in many Pama-Nyungan languages. Etymology templates: {{der|en|aus-pam}} Pama-Nyungan Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} goona (uncountable)
  1. (Australian Aboriginal, slang) faeces, excrement, stool Tags: slang, uncountable
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