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Definition of Corroboree

Corroboree
Corroboree Cor*rob"o*ree`, n. [Also corrobboree, corrobori, etc.] [Native name.] 1. A nocturnal festivity with which the Australian aborigines celebrate tribal events of importance. Symbolic dances are given by the young men of the tribe, while the women act as musicians. 2. A song or chant made for such a festivity. 3. A festivity or social gathering, esp. one of a noisy or uproarious character; hence, tumult; uproar. [Australia]

Meaning of Corroboree from wikipedia

- A corroboree is a generic word for a meeting of Australian Aboriginal peoples. It may be a sacred ceremony, a festive celebration, or of a warlike character...
- frogs. The two species are the southern corroboree frog (Pseudophryne corroboree) and the northern corroboree frog (Pseudophryne pengilleyi). They are...
- A corroboree is a generic word for a meeting of Australian Aboriginal peoples. Corroboree may also refer to: Corroboree (ballet), a ballet written in...
- 1981. Its Australian release was titled Corroboree. Waiata is the Māori term for song and singing, while corroboree is an Aboriginal term. According to Noel...
- The southern corroboree frog (Pseudophryne corroboree) is a species of Australian ground frog native to southeastern Australia. The species was described...
- "Highway Corroboree" is a comedy single by Austen Tayshus. Released in January 1988 as the lead single from Austen Tayshus' second studio album, Whispering...
- Dreamworld Corroboree is a collection of wildlife attractions at the Dreamworld amu****t park on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. The area is divided...
- The northern corroboree frog (Pseudophryne pengilleyi) is a species of Australian ground frog, native to southeastern Australia. It is differentiated by...
- short of an apology and opinions on its effectiveness were divided. "Corroboree 2000" was a two-day event at the Sydney Opera House held in CAR's final...
- Corroboree is a ballet written by Australian composer John Antill in the early 1940s. The first full version of the score was completed in 1944 and it...