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Tanyu
Tree: Black Mallee
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Stone [dannoh]
Notes:
attested from Werkaya speakers, 'broad-leaf mallee, Euc. uncinata (ed. a local species of 'black mallee', Euc. porosa, pictured, is recorded around Swan Hill - CC image by Arthur Chapman with thanks. Black Box is also referred to as 'black mallee')
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: tarny-yuu
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘path’, ‘u’ as in ‘put’.
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').
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Tree, Country, Plants

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