wongi
wongi Lexical Profile
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• noun
Australian The sweet, reddish-purple, plum-like edible fruit of the tropical tree Manilkara kauki, native to northern Queensland, the Torres Strait Islands, and Southeast Asia, having a creamy orange flesh and a flavor reminiscent of dates or persimmons.
"During the harvest season on the islands, children gather ripe wongis from the beachfront trees to eat fresh or dry in the sun."
Australian A medium-sized tropical evergreen tree (Manilkara kauki) of the family Sapotaceae, native to coastal northern Australia and Southeast Asia, valued for its dense timber and sweet edible fruit.
"The coastal Track winds beneath the shade of ancient wongis growing along the sandy ridges."
Australian An informal, friendly conversation, chat, or yarn; a meeting or conference for discussion.
"The two old friends sat on the veranda for a long wongi over a pot of tea."
• verb
Australian To talk, chat, or engage in an informal, friendly conversation.
"The stockmen wongied around the campfire late into the evening."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The colloquial sense of 'chat' or 'talk' derives from Australian Aboriginal languages (notably Nyungar wangka, meaning 'speech' or 'language'), while the botanical sense originates from indigenous languages of northeastern Queensland and the Torres Strait.
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