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Corroboree

2 stages from Dharug to English.

Today it means a ceremonial gathering of Aboriginal Australians involving dance and music
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Stage 1 of 2
caribberie
Dharug · 1700s
"a ceremonial dance gathering"
a ceremonial gathering combining dance, music, and storytelling
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Stage 2 of 2
corroboree
English · 1790s
"an Aboriginal Australian ceremonial gathering"
adopted directly for the Aboriginal ceremonial gathering
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