ngajal

/ˈŋaɟal/

gloss “low tide”

Water

Definition

low tide

Translations

low tide

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Kuku-Yalanji Dictionary (1982)

The headword and meaning trace to the Kuku-Yalanji dictionary compiled by Henry and Ruth Hershberger with major Kuku Yalanji contributors.

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Major contributors include Toby Bloomfield, Roy Friday, Billy Roberts, Hector and Doris Sykes, Joe Walker, and people who lived at Jajikal in Ayton.

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Commentary

Refers to low tide.

Related words

jingajalka

species of tree, also its edible fruit, which is small and elongated and plum-like with a large seed. The tree has bark out of which baskets can be made. It peels off easily then is put into the fire for a minute to soften, then it is bent and the ends tied to form a basket. It is used to cook with - hot stones can also be put in the water in it - and it was used to carry bones of the dead.