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bunyip

/ˈbʌnɪp/ noun · British & US
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What does bunyip mean?

noun

A legendary aquatic creature from Australian Aboriginal mythology, said to lurk in swamps, rivers, and billabongs, often depicted as a large, serpent-like creature with a tusked mouth.

Example

"The tourists were warned about the possibility of encountering a bunyip in the murky waters of the billabong."

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