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* Kalalək
Major Mitchell Cockatoo
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Stone [galalic] 'corella', but cf. kathəkarr
Notes:
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say
:
kahl
-ahl-ək
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels
: standard 'a' as in 'path', 'ə' as in 'the'.
Emphasis on first syllable.
Categories:
Birds, Animals
Example Phrases
English:
Two major mitchell cockatoos sitting on a branch
Language:
Nyneggang puletya kalalək piyalkal.
Associated Audio
Description:
kalalək
Author:
Laura Ross
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