binna

BIH-nuh, BY-nuh

Definitions

1. noun

A binna is a type of traditional Australian Aboriginal basket or bag, typically made from woven plant fibers.

“The Aboriginal elder showed us how to make a binna from the native vines and leaves.”

2. noun

In some languages, binna may refer to a type of small bird or an insect.

“The binna was singing its sweet song from the nearby tree branch.”

Synonyms

  • bag
  • basket
  • sack

Antonyms

  • enclosure
  • large container