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bunya-bunya

bun·ya-bun·ya
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [buhn-yuh-buhn-yuh]
    • /ˈbʌn yəˈbʌn yə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [buhn-yuh-buhn-yuh]
    • /ˈbʌn yəˈbʌn yə/

Definitions of bunya-bunya word

  • noun bunya-bunya a tall dome-shaped Australian coniferous tree, Araucaria bidwillii, having edible cones (bunya nuts) and thickish flattened needles 3
  • noun bunya-bunya an Australian coniferous tree (Araucaria bidwillii) of the araucaria family, with thick, flat, lanceolate needles and large, edible seeds 3
  • noun bunya-bunya an evergreen tree, Araucaria bidwilli, of Australia, having stiff, sharp, glossy needles in distinct rows, grown as an ornamental in warm regions. 1

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Origin of bunya-bunya

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Wiradjuri bunya

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Parts of speech for Bunya-bunya

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bunya-bunya popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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