wiltja

wiltja
A semicircular Aboriginal dwelling, intended as a temporary shelter from the heat of the sun.

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  • wiltja — /wilˈchə/ (Aust) noun An Aboriginal shelter or hut ORIGIN: From an Aboriginal language …   Useful english dictionary

  • Wiltja — Wiltjas are shelters made by the Kaurna people and other Indigenous Australian groups. [ [http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/indigenous/technology/ Australian Indigenous tools and technology Australia s Culture Portal ] ] They are… …   Wikipedia

  • wiltja — /ˈwɪltʃə/ (say wilchuh) noun an Aboriginal shelter. {Australian Aboriginal: Western Desert language wilja shade, shelter} …  

  • wilja — same as ↑wiltja …   Useful english dictionary

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