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Goanna

Goanna

8.9
An Australian folk-rock band that sings about social issues and native people
  • proper noun
: Goanna
  • The album released by Goanna features songs that honor indigenous themes and highlight social issues in Australia.

Examples

  • Fans of Australia's music scene often praise Goanna for their unique sound that combines rock elements with cultural storytelling.

  • - I catch 'em goanna.

    Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)

  • Yurlunggur, that Great Water Goanna, he travelled here.

    Ten Canoes (2006)

  • It is after Yurlunggur, Great Water Goanna, named the water and named the trees and named the birds and named the plants and named the people.

    Ten Canoes (2006)

  • Mad Max, in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, is reluctant to hit Anna Goanna, teenage leader of the feral kids, but he does so anyway in an attempt to stop her from going to Bartertown.

    Blog text (10)

  • Goanna is a renowned Australian folk-rock band that captivates audiences with their blend of rock music and profound political messages.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Goanna comes from the word iguana, which was changed by English speakers in Australia to name a large local lizard. The band Goanna chose this Australian animal name to show their roots and links to Indigenous issues, so the name helps explain their music and message.