English Explanatory Dictionary

yowie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An ape-like monster or animal said to exist in parts of eastern Australia.

Pronunciation

you'wi /ˈjaʊwi/ en-au-yowie.ogg

Word forms

yowie yowies

Etymology

Borrowed from Gamilaraay yuwi (“dream spirit”).

Related words

abominable snowman Bigfoot bunyip menk min min lights sasquatch yeti

Derived words

Yowie Bay
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