English Explanatory Dictionary

corroboree

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A nocturnal dance held by Aboriginal Australians, for social, celebratory or warlike purposes.
  2. A song or chant made for such a festivity.
  3. Any noisy, late-night gathering or disturbance.

Pronunciation

/kəˈɹɒbəɹi/

Word forms

corroboree corroborees corrobboree corrobori corrobory

Etymology

Borrowed from Dharug garabara.

Derived words

corroboree frog
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