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Definition of wimmera
wimmera
/ˈwɪm.ər.ə/
wim · mer · a
wimmera Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Australian A dry, predominantly flat agricultural region located in the western part of Victoria, Australia, renowned for its extensive wheat farming and sheep grazing.
Example
"The Wimmera is historically known as one of Australia's most productive grain-growing regions."
2
Australian An inland river in western Victoria, Australia, which flows through the Wimmera region and uniquely terminates in a series of terminal lakes rather than emptying into the ocean.
Example
"We spent the long weekend camping and fishing along the banks of the Wimmera."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named by European explorer Thomas Mitchell in 1836, derived from a local Aboriginal (likely Djab Wurrung or Jardwadjali) word meaning 'throwing stick' or 'boomerang'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wimmera. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wimmera