gilgai

or gil·gie

[ gil-gahy ]

noun

, Australian.

1. a small gully or ditch.
2. a small pond or pool of water.

gilgai

/ ˈɡɪlɡaɪ /

noun

1. a natural water hole

Word History and Origins

Origin of gilgai¹

First recorded in 1895–1900, gilgai is from the Kamilaroi word gilgay

Word History and Origins

Origin of gilgai¹

C19: from a native Australian language

Example Sentences

The party camped on a small tea-tree "Gilgai," or shallow water pan, and experienced another night of heavy rain with high wind.

From Project Gutenberg

Gilgai and Little Bob came down too; but they were too old, an' they is goin' out west again to-night when they see us away.

From Project Gutenberg

"I reckon we'll have to give it best," at length said Gilgai Charlie, and I could see no alternative.

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