"marngrook" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Gunditjmara, meaning "game ball". Etymology templates: {{uder|en|gjm|-}} Gunditjmara Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} marngrook (uncountable)
  1. Any of a number of traditional indigenous Australian pastimes involving kicking and catching a stuffed ball, played by large numbers of players across a wide area. Wikipedia link: Marn Grook Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Ball games Synonyms: marn grook

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