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Definition of malanda

malanda

/məˈlændə/
Ma · lan · da
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malanda Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian A rural town and locality in the Atherton Tablelands Region of Far North Queensland, Australia, renowned for its extensive dairy industry and the nearby Malanda Falls.

Example

"During our drive through the scenic Atherton Tablelands, we stopped in Malanda to visit the dairy center and swim near the falls."

• Rhymes for malanda

• Nearby Words

malagarasi
malagasy giant hognose snake
malamute
malanda
malanga
malawi
malax

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from a local Aboriginal language (likely the Ngadjon-Jii people) of northern Queensland, Australia, reportedly meaning 'waterfalls' or referring to the upper reaches of the Johnstone River.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Malanda. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/malanda
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