purwannah

/pɜːrˈwɑːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of Australian aboriginal woman’s traditional ceremonial headdress

“The museum showcased an impressive collection of Indigenous Australian artifacts, including a beautiful purwannah.”

2. proper noun

a specific place or region, especially in Australia

“The traditional owners of the land, the Purwannah people, welcomed visitors to their ancestral grounds.”

Synonyms

  • hatsheaddress
  • headpiece

Antonyms

  • none