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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BROLGA

From a native Australian language.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BROLGA

brolga  [ˈbrɒlɡə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BROLGA

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conjunction
determiner
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Brolga is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BROLGA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

brolga

Brolga

The brolga, formerly known as the native companion, is a bird in the crane family. It has also been given the name Australian crane, a term coined in 1865 by well-known ornithological artist John Gould in his Birds of Australia. The brolga is a common, gregarious wetland bird species of tropical and south-eastern Australia and New Guinea, It is a tall, upright bird with a small head, long beak, slender neck and long legs. The plumage is mainly grey, with black wing tips, and it has an orange-red band of colour on its head. It is well known for its intricate mating dance. The nest is built of sticks on an island in marshland and usually two eggs are laid. Incubation takes 32 days and the newly hatched young are precocial. The adult diet is mostly plant matter, but invertebrates and small vertebrates are also eaten. Although the bird is not considered endangered over the majority of its range, populations are showing some decline, especially in southern Australia, and local action plans are being undertaken in some areas. It is the official bird emblem of the state of Queensland.

Definition of brolga in the English dictionary

The definition of brolga in the dictionary is a large grey Australian crane, Grus rubicunda, having a red-and-green head and a trumpeting call Also called: Australian crane, native companion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BROLGA


alga
ˈælɡə
belga
ˈbɛlɡə
bulgur
ˈbʌlɡə
fulgor
ˈfʌlɡə
mulga
ˈmʌlɡə
realgar
rɪˈælɡə
Trafalgar
trəˈfælɡə
unvulgar
ʌnˈvʌlɡə
Volga
ˈvɒlɡə
vulgar
ˈvʌlɡə
wilga
ˈwɪlɡə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BROLGA

brokenhearted
brokenheartedly
brokenheartedness
brokenly
brokenness
broker
broker-dealer
brokerage
brokery
broking
brollies
brolly
bromal
bromance
bromate
Bromberg
brome
brome grass
bromelain
bromelia

WORDS THAT END LIKE BROLGA

aga
amiga
Balenciaga
bodega
bottega
Braga
changa
ga
gaga
longa
manga
mega
omega
Ortega
saga
tanga
toga
tonga
Vega
yoga

Synonyms and antonyms of brolga in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «brolga» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BROLGA

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Translator English - Chinese

澳洲鹤
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

brolga
570 millions of speakers

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brolga
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

brolga
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

brolga
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Brolga
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

brolga
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

brolga
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

brolga
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Brolga
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

brolga
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

brolga
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

brolga
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Brolga
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

brolga
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

brolga
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ब्रोलगा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Brolga
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Brolga
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

brolga
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Brolga
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

brolga
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Brolga
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

brolga
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

brolga
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Brolga
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BROLGA»

The term «brolga» is regularly used and occupies the 92.413 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BROLGA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about brolga

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BROLGA»

Discover the use of brolga in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to brolga and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Olga the Brolga
Olga the brolga is in a bad mood because no one will dance with her, so she thinks of a way to be happy again.
‎2002
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Encyclopedia of Goddesses and Heroines
(Eliade 1973; McLeod et al) dinewan The people of the Murray River say that in the Dreaming, the now-flightless emu had enormous wings, until the female emu Dinewan encountered the evil crane Brolga. Dinewan was fascinated with the ...
Patricia Monaghan, PhD, 2014
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Brolga's Little Book of Household Hints
How can you cook cabbage without that smell? This guide contains easy hints and tips to address hundreds of household problems. Common sense, family traditions and cheap, simple solutions form the basis of this book.
Lolla Stewart, 2013
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The Little Book of 101 Cool Cocktails
Presented in a beautiful and handy small format, the Little Book of 101 Cool Cocktails provides oodles of inspiration for your next interaction with the liquor cabinet, with everything from egg nog to a Long Island Iced Tea, and everyone's ...
Brolga Publishing, 2004
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The Buln-Buln and the Brolga
Examines subjects such as the slaughter of Aborigines and other injustices in colonial society. Author (1843-1912) had a varied career, and is best known for the classic novel, 'Such is Life'.
Joseph Furphy, 2001
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The Falling Woman
have travelled far, beyond the track of the kangaroo and I am following the track of the brolga. I search the sky for signs of her passage. I sing to her, sing of her quarrel with emu. The heart of the brolga dances. She soars high, singing.
Susan Hawthorne, 2003
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Brolga
Written in a style simple enough for younger children, but containing a wealth of facts, these books will aid in shaping a positive view of wildlife and the world.
Pauline Reilly, 1995
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Brolga Country: Travels in Wild Australia
Brolga Country records Reardon's progress through some of Australia's wildest and most remote country, from the wilderness of Cape York Peninsula where the sprawling rivers, billabongs, lakes and swamps of Lakefield National Park support ...
Mitch Reardon, 2008
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Green Cleaning: The Eco-Friendly Way to Clean
They say that every little bit helps, so just imagine what you can do with this collection of great tips on how to green clean everything.
Brolga Publishing, 2009
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Native Title Corporations: A Legal and Anthropological Analysis
The common law position may be considered on the basis of four hypothetical situations.26 Assume that native title group member Joseph Smith, purports to enter an agreement on behalf of 'Brolga PBC', an association which has sought ...
Christos Mantziaris, David Martin, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BROLGA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term brolga is used in the context of the following news items.
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What a bROOte: Meet the hench 14st kickboxing kangaroo with …
Chris 'Brolga' Barnes, sanctuary manager at Alice Springs, said: "His daily exercise regime is sparring [kickboxing] his rivals and chasing his ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Letters: Theatre truly magical
As a former board member of the Brolga Theatre, the promotion and support of community theatre was foremost on the board's agenda. «Fraser Coast Chronicle, Jul 15»
3
Top buskers in street groove at Street Life Festival
... the public voted for their favourite eight performers, who yesterday performed their hearts out at the Brolga theatre to the two visiting celebrity ... «Fraser Coast Chronicle, Jul 15»
4
Kangaroo Dundee bounces into town
Chris 'Brolga' Barns and his team filmed on location with local woman Val Salmon at her wombat rescue centre. After rescuing kangaroos for ... «West Coast Sentinel, Jul 15»
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Mary Poppins musical to debut at Maryborough's Brolga Theatre
On Friday Maryborough's Brolga Theatre will be transformed into an enchanting world of magic when the musical makes its debut as part of the ... «Fraser Coast Chronicle, Jun 15»
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Fraser Coast Streets alive with artists of all kinds
Tickets are still available from the Brolga for this Friday's Rock Icons Dinner at Gatakers Landing. Attendees can join band members from ... «Fraser Coast Chronicle, Jun 15»
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Street artists to colour Fraser Coast for Street Life Festival
... Mary Poppins Festival and will include busker competition heats at the Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Queens Park and the Brolga Theatre. «Fraser Coast Chronicle, Jun 15»
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Half-a-million for Brolga renovations
Maryborough's Brolga Theatre will undergo a $500,000 upgrade to expand facilities. Fraser Coast Mayor Gerard O'Connell said the spend ... «Fraser Coast Chronicle, Jun 15»
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Unleash your inner dancing queen when 'ABBA' comes to town
The 40th anniversary tour will be held at the Brolga Theatre at 5 Walker St, Maryborough, on Saturday starting at 8pm. Tickets are $60. «Fraser Coast Chronicle, Jun 15»
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Timed parking sparks petition
Ms Donald said that she and other workers had been advised to park at the Brolga Theatre. She said often she and other workers didn't leave ... «Fraser Coast Chronicle, Jun 15»

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