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Definition of currawong
currawong
/ˈkɜːr.əˌwɑːŋ/
cur · ra · wong
Plural:currawongs
currawong Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
Australian A large, predominantly black or dark grey passerine bird native to Australia (genus Strepera), characterized by a heavy bill, bright yellow eyes, and a loud, melodic, ringing call.
Example
"We woke up at dawn to the distinctive, echoing call of a pied currawong perched high in the eucalyptus tree."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into English in the late 18th century from the Dharug language (spoken by the Aboriginal people of the Sydney area), likely of imitative origin reflecting the bird's distinctive ringing call.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Currawong. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/currawong