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brol·ga

(brŏl′gə)
n.
A large Australian crane (Grus rubicunda) with a bare greenish head and a red stripe around the neck. It is known for its elaborate courtship dance.

[From Kamilaroi (Pama-Nyungan language of southeast Australia) burralga or a kindred source in other Pama-Nyungan languages of southeast Australia .]
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brolga

(ˈbrɒlɡə)
n
(Animals) a large grey Australian crane, Grus rubicunda, having a red-and-green head and a trumpeting call. Also called: Australian crane or native companion
[C19: from a native Australian language]
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