woomera

noun woom·era \ˈwu̇-mə-rə\

Definition of WOOMERA

: a wooden rod with a hooked end used by Australian aborigines for throwing a spear

woom·era also wom·mera \ˈwä-\

Dharuk (Australian aboriginal language of the Port Jackson area) wamara

First Known Use: 1817

geographical name Woom·era \ˈwu̇-mə-rə\

town S. Australia W of Lake Torrens

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