Definition of churinga in English:
churinga
nounPlural churingas tʃʌˈrɪŋɡə
(among Australian Aborigines) a sacred object.
Example sentencesExamples
- For instance Central Australian Aborigines never sold churingas, because they were central to their belief system.
- The tribal churinga ensured perpetuation of plant and animal life needed for the support of people.
- These three churingas come from the Western Desert area of Australia.
- Sitting in a circle on the cleared earth, the churingas are passed to each of your group in turn.
- Ceremonial objects such as churingas were often carved as were functional objects such as boomerangs, message sticks and didgeridoos.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Arrernte, literally 'object from the dreaming'.