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/gil"guy/, n. Australian.1. a small gully or ditch.2. a small pond or pool of water.Also, gilgie.[1895-1900; < Kamilaroi gilgay]
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Gilgai — Original name in latin Gilgai Name in other language Gilgai State code AU Continent/City Australia/Sydney longitude 29.8527 latitude 151.11806 altitude 741 Population 1096 Date 2012 02 28 … Cities with a population over 1000 database
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gilgai — gil·gai … English syllables
gilgai — /ˈgɪlgaɪ/ (say gilguy) noun 1. a natural soil formation occurring extensively in inland Australia, characterised by a markedly undulating surface sometimes with mounds and depressions; probably caused by swelling and cracking of clays during… …
gilgai — n. Austral. a saucer like natural reservoir for rainwater. Etymology: Aboriginal … Useful english dictionary
