goulburn
goulburn Lexical Profile
• noun
Australian A historic regional city in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia, recognized as the country's first inland city.
"During our road trip from Sydney to Canberra, we stopped in Goulburn to see its historic architecture and the famous Big Merino."
Australian A major inland river in Victoria, Australia, which flows into the Murray River and supports the extensive agricultural region known as the Goulburn Valley.
"The fruit orchards and dairy farms in the region rely heavily on irrigation drawn from the Goulburn River."
Word Origin & Etymology
Named after the British statesman Henry Goulburn (1784–1856). The surname itself derives from Golborne in Lancashire, England, originating from the Old English words 'golde' (marsh marigold) and 'burna' (stream).
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