Wonnarua / Wanaruah language (S63) (NSW SI56-01)

Last changed on Thu, 01/01/1970 - 10:00

Mating (matang)

Dictionary Word
Mating (matang)
Spear, fish spear

Mukal

Dictionary Word
Mukal
Weapons of warfare, arms
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Muku

Dictionary Word
Muku
Stone axe, tomahawk

Naway

Dictionary Word
Naway
Sheet bark canoe

Ngankun

Dictionary Word
Ngankun
Bone put through the septum of the nose for ornament

Paku

Dictionary Word
Paku
Axe, stone axe

Panangkar(i)

Dictionary Word
Panangkar(i)
Boat

Parr(a)kan

Dictionary Word
Parr(a)kan
Boomerang ( literally “flyer”) – a returning type good for throwing amongst flights of birds and part toy.

Paypay

Dictionary Word
Paypay
Axe, iron axe

Pupa

Dictionary Word
Pupa
Bark canoe – for this type of canoe the bark was cut in a way to give elevation to the sides and ends of the canoe.