Austral English / A dictionary of Australasian words, phrases and usages with those aboriginal-Australian and Maori words which have become incorporated in the language, and the commoner scientific words that have had their origin in Australasia

by Edward Ellis Morris

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1891. `Guide to Zoological Gardens, Melbourne,' p. 23:

"In this paddock are some specimens of the Native Companion, whose curious habit of assembling in groups on the plains and fantastically dancing, has attracted much attention. This peculiarity is not confined to them alone, however, as some of the other large cranes (notably the crowned cranes of Africa) display the same trait."

<hw>Native Cranberry</hw>, <i>n</i>. See <i>Cranberry</i>.

<hw>Native Currant</hw>, <i>n</i>. See under <i>Currant</i>.

<hw>Native Daisy</hw>, <i>n</i>. See <i>Daisy</i>.

<hw>Native Damson</hw>, <i>n</i>. See <i>Damson</i>.

<hw>Native Dandelion</hw>, <i>n</i>. See <i>Dandelion</i>.

<hw>Native Daphne</hw>, <i>n</i>. See <i>Daphne</i>.

<hw>Native Date</hw>, <i>n</i>. See <i>Date</i>.