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wonga

wonga

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A large ground pigeon from eastern Australia that is shy and has brown feathers
  • noun
  • Australian
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  • The wonga is often seen foraging quietly among the trees in Australian forests.

Examples

  • During our visit to Australia, we were lucky to spot a rare wonga in its natural habitat.

  • The wonga has beautiful feathers that make it distinct from other pigeons.

  • The Wonga Coup by Adam Roberts, 2006.

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Surface Forms

wonga singular
wongas plural

Etymology

Wonga is the name of a native Australian pigeon and comes from an Aboriginal Australian word for that bird that early settlers kept. So, wonga today means the shy, ground-dwelling pigeon you find on the forest floor in eastern Australia.