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bunyip

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌnjɪp/

The English word “bunyip” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A mythical Australian monster, said to inhabit swamps and lagoons.
  2. An imposter or con-man.

Etymology

Borrowed from Wathaurong ban-yib.

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