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yowie

/ˈjoʊi/ noun · Australian
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noun

A mythical Australian creature said to be similar to Bigfoot or Sasquatch, reportedly living in the outback. It is often described as a large, hairy, ape-like creature.

Example

"The hikers claimed to have seen a yowie in the woods, but no one believed them."

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