˜yÐÄvlog

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kylie

or °ì¾±Â·±ô±ð²â

[ kahy-lee ]

noun

Australian.
plural kylies.


kylie

/ ˈ°ì²¹Éª±ôɪ /

noun

  1. a boomerang that is flat on one side and convex on the other
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of kylie1

First recorded in 1830–40, kylie is from the Nyungar word karli
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of kylie1

C19: from a native Australian language
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Example Sentences

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To put this whole kylie jenner situation into perspective.

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Just before leaving, we had an opportunity of seeing a native lad throw a boomerang—or kylie, as they are called here.

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A shower of spears, stones, kylies and dowaks followed, and although we moved to a more open spot, the natives were only kept off by firing at any that exposed themselves.

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A shower of spears, stones, kylies, and dowaks followed, and although we moved to a more open spot, the natives were only kept off by firing at any that exposed themselves.

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There were also numerous specimens of kylies, and curious message-sticks about ten or twelve inches long, made from the thigh-bone of the kangaroo, and sharply pointed at one end.

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