Nharangga Word
Guubawi
English Word
area of Nharangga land - the name has moved into general use as Coobowie
Definition/Cultural Note
- Awi comes from gawi water.- Tindale suggests a literal meaning of ghost water (from gubba). However, gubba also means lobster, so it may mean that lobster can be found here.- an anonymous writer (in Cockburns Whats in a name?) suggests wild fowl and water. This does not match the words in Nharangga sources.