dieyerie

/dɪˈjɛri/ (die-YEH-ree)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of indigenous Australian Aboriginal rock art found in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, characterized by complex geometric patterns and animal designs.

“The archaeologists discovered a beautiful dieyerie at the ancient Aboriginal site, depicting a great serpent.”

Synonyms

  • petroglyph
  • rock art

Antonyms

  • street art
  • urban art