corroboree

Where does the word "corroboree" come from? It comes from Dharug caribberie, and was adopted directly into English (1790s).

Corroboree’s story begins in Dharug: caribberie meant “a ceremonial dance gathering.” A ceremonial gathering combining dance, music, and storytelling. It reached English by 1790s as corroboree. From the Dharug word recorded around Sydney Cove by early colonists. Today, corroboree means a ceremonial gathering of Aboriginal Australians involving dance and music.

1. Stage 1 · Dharug · 1700s caribberie "a ceremonial dance gathering", a ceremonial gathering combining dance, music, and storytelling.
2. Stage 2 · English · 1790s corroboree "an Aboriginal Australian ceremonial gathering", from the Dharug word recorded around Sydney Cove by early colonists.