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Definition of culgoa

culgoa

/kəlˈɡoʊ.ə/
Cul · go · a

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culgoa Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian A river in the Murray-Darling basin in eastern Australia, flowing from southern Queensland into northern New South Wales before joining the Darling River.


2

Australian A region or national park in northern New South Wales, Australia, known for its extensive floodplains, river red gum woodlands, and Aboriginal heritage.

Example

"Researchers conducted a comprehensive biodiversity survey of the bird species native to the Culgoa."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from an Indigenous Australian language (often attributed to Muruwari or Kamilaroi), where it translates to 'running through' or 'returning', describing the course of the river.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Culgoa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/culgoa
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