| English: firefly, fireflies |
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Bundjalung:
jalngay
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| Part of Speech: noun |
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Related Words:
With same English translation: |
| Category: insect |
| Comment: See jalngay, an extension of meaning, NGgp = 'light, bright'; Y form probably a corruption of talngai-ngarima "dancing lights" (Y:Watsn). GC:Sc:Nerang form probably has omitted n. |
| Gold Coast Tweed: Y:Watsn dhelnging nai'marim; Ne:Sc fire fly; GC:Nerang:police talgi |
