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Definition of namoi

namoi

/ˈnæm.ɔɪ/
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namoi Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian A major river in New South Wales, Australia, that acts as a primary tributary of the Barwon River within the Murray-Darling basin.


2

Australian The fertile agricultural region surrounding the Namoi River in northwestern New South Wales, known particularly for its robust cotton industry.

Example

"Many farmers in the Namoi experienced severe water allocation cuts during the prolonged drought."

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Gamilaraay (Kamilaroi) Aboriginal language of Australia, originally referring to a species of acacia tree or meaning 'forked stick'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Namoi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/namoi
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