Bundjalung Dictionary

English: firefly, fireflies
Bundjalung: jalngay
Part of Speech: noun
Related Words:
With same English translation:   jalngay-ngahriyan, jalngay  
Category: insect
Comment: See jalngay, an extension of meaning, NGgp = 'light, bright'; Y form probably a corruption of talngai-ngarima "dancing lights" (Y:Watsn). GC:Sc:Nerang form probably has omitted n.
Gold Coast Tweed: Y:Watsn dhelnging nai'marim; Ne:Sc fire fly; GC:Nerang:police talgi

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