Nharangga Word

waldja

English Word

wild turkey; wild turkey Dreaming

Sound

Dictionary Category
Children
Traditional
Lexical Category
noun
birds
Word Categories
Birds

Definition/Cultural Note

- some sources in both Nharangga and related languages list this as plains turkey (Ardeotis australis).- according to Howitt, this Dreaming is part of the garrdi totem.- the turkey might be named for its long warldu neck.

Different ways of saying this word
waltja, warltju
Scientific Name
Eupodotis australis.