Gunyang

/ˈɡʌnjæŋ/ noun

Definition

A variant or alternative spelling of gunyah; a temporary shelter or hut in Aboriginal Australian tradition.

Etymology

From the same Dharug origin as gunyah, with variant spelling reflecting regional pronunciation differences or historical spelling variation in transcription from Aboriginal languages.

Kelly Says

Aboriginal Australian language words were spelled phonetically by English speakers with no standard system, so variants like gunyang/gunyah naturally arose and persisted in written English.

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