Nharangga Word


Burgiyana

English Word


Point Pearce; country around Point Pearce

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Definition/Cultural Note


-this word is often used to mean the whole of modern-day Point Pearce. In the past its location was slightly different.- according to Sarah Newchurch, Burgiyana is named after the many oil bushes (burgu) that were found in the area.- however, some people say Bugguyana (Bookooyanna), suggesting that it may come from buggi, meaning long ago.


Different ways of saying this word
Burkiyana, Bukkiyana (not certain which is correct).