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Lawan
Mallee Hen
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Notes:
This word, widespread in the Kulin languages has been borrowed into English as 'lowan'.
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say - laou-warn
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Variation - 'a' before a 'w' is pronounced as 'aou' as in 'ground', 
'a' following a 'w' and followed by 'l' 'r', 'n', 'ny' or 'ng' is pronounced 'a' as in 'war'
Categories:
Birds, Animals

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