pindan
/ˈpɪndan
/noun [mass noun]
Arid, sandy country characteristic of the southwest Kimberley region of Western Australia: the savanna is surrounded by an extensive stretch of pindan...
- Back in Melbourne, far from the spinifex and pindan, I look over my poem.
- With its combination of literally turquoise waters, creamy white beaches and red pindan cliffs this is the perfect place to relax after a long drive.
- The wind force is recorded as causing the "pindan country" to turn brown.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Bardi (an Aboriginal language) bindan 'the bush'.
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