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Definition of namoi
namoi
/ˈnæm.ɔɪ/
Na · moi
namoi Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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.
Example
"The agricultural communities in the valley rely heavily on the Namoi for irrigating their extensive cotton crops."
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."
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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
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Namoi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/namoi