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  • noun An indigenous Australian container with curved sides.

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Examples

  • Jannette Phillips, a Ngunnawal elder, gave the Queen a coolamon - a multi-purpose carrying vessel that can be filled with water or fruit, while Philip was given a tie decorated with indigenous artwork and an emu caller - used to lure the birds away from their nests so hunters can gather their eggs.

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