CORROBOREE


Meaning of CORROBOREE in English

I. kəˈräbərē noun

( -s )

Etymology: native name in New South Wales, Australia

1.

a. : a nocturnal festivity with songs and symbolic dances by which the Australian aborigines celebrate events of importance

b. : a song or chant made for such a festivity

2. Australia

a. : a festivity or social gathering ; especially : a gathering of noisy or uproarious character

b. : tumult , uproar

II. intransitive verb

( corroboreed ; corroboreed ; corroboreeing -(ˌ)rēiŋ ; corroborees )

: to hold or take part in a corroboree

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