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fitzroy river

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• noun

1

Australian A major river in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, flowing into King Sound, renowned for its dramatic seasonal flooding and deep ecological significance to Indigenous peoples.

2

Australian A significant river system in central Queensland, Australia, formed by the convergence of the Dawson and Mackenzie rivers and flowing eastward into the Coral Sea near Rockhampton.

Word Nuance & Usage

The name primarily refers to two distinct, major rivers in Australia—one in Western Australia and another in Queensland—requiring geographical context to avoid confusion.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fitzroy river. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fitzroy-river
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