Nharangga Word
Wiruga
English Word
area of Nharangga land. The name has moved into general use as Warooka
Definition/Cultural Note
the literal meaning of this word is not certain. Johnson believed it means a muddy waterhole, while some sources suggest a parrot with a beautiful plummage. Neither idea matches words found in Nharangga sources. Others claim that it comes for warriyuggu (sometimes warriyuga) ship.