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Definition of currawong

currawong

/ˈkɜːr.əˌwɑːŋ/
cur · ra · wong
Plural:currawongs
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currawong Lexical Profile

currawong Game Scores & Validity

• 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."

• Nearby Words

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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

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