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Definition of wallaman

wallaman

/ˈwɑː.lə.mən/
wal · la · man

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wallaman Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian A prominent geographic landmark located in Girringun National Park in Queensland, Australia, widely known for Wallaman Falls, which is the highest permanent single-drop waterfall in the country.

Example

"During their tour of northern Queensland, the hikers stood at the edge of the gorge to photograph the spectacular plunge of Wallaman."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the local Indigenous Australian languages (such as Warrgamay or Nywaigi), traditionally referring to the geographical area surrounding the prominent gorge and cascade in northern Queensland.

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