finke
finke Lexical Profile
• noun
Australian A major intermittent river in the Northern Territory of Australia, widely considered to be one of the oldest river systems in the world.
"During the dry season, the Finke is little more than a string of disconnected waterholes scattered across the red desert sand."
Australian An annual, multi-terrain off-road desert race for bikes, cars, and buggies held near Alice Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia.
"Winning the Finke is considered a monumental achievement for any off-road racing enthusiast."
Word Nuance & Usage
Almost always capitalized as 'Finke' in standard usage, as it primarily refers to proper geographical and cultural entities in Australia.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named in 1860 by explorer John McDouall Stuart after William Finke, an Adelaide speculator and one of the primary sponsors of his expedition.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.