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* Nyurra-Nyurra
Red Raddle, Ochre
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Stone [neuro neuro],
Notes:
Hartmann gives the name [nyora] as the Werkaya term for the native cherry; this is presumably the same word as Wembawemba nyurra-nyurra and refers to the red colour of the berries. (Editor - the English meaning of 'ochre' appears in the English version of the dictionary but not in the WembaWemba to English side. It is possible that English name for Nyurra-Nyurra is Native Cherry. The wood was used to make spear throwers and the red fruit was eaten - see https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exocarpos_cupressiformis#/search )
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: nyuurr-ar-nyuurr-ar
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'a' as in 'path' or 'car'.
Consonant combination - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many'), - 'rr' roll or trill tongue.
Categories:
Country, Plants, Tree

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