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Definition of wimmera

wimmera

/ˈwɪm.ər.ə/
wim · mer · a
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wimmera Lexical Profile

• 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.

• Rhymes for wimmera

• Nearby Words

wilt
wilton
wily
wimmera
wimp
wimpiness
wimpish

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'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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