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All types of Australian native animals, including emus, have been cooked and eaten by the indigenous people at some stage. It is not common practice any more, as few of the Aborigines still live in the traditional manner, applying their original customs and ways of life.
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Is the word emu an Aboriginal word?
No. The word "emu" is not an aboriginal word. It is believed to have come from the Arabic word for "large bird", and given by the Dutch and Portuguese sailors to both emus and cassowaries they sighted. The first European settlers and explorers then used the term exclusively for the emu as we know it.There are many different aboriginal dialects in Australia. Some of the aboriginal words for emu are listed below.koolpurrieburrimuldinewankoondoolakalayabaramul
What is the Aboriginal name for emu?
The word "emu" is not an aboriginal word. It is believed to have come from the Arabic word for "large bird", and given by the Dutch and Portuguese sailors to both emus and cassowaries they sighted. The first European settlers and explorers then used the term exclusively for the emu as we know it. There are many different aboriginal dialects in Australia. Some of the aboriginal words for emu are listed below. * koolpurrie * burrimul * dinewan * koondoola * kalaya * baramul
Which tools did the Aboriginals use to hunt emus and possums?
they used boomerangs for hunting kangaroos and emus.
How do aboriginal cook their food?
using three sticks and burning it and cooking the food.
What were the important animals that were depicted in aboriginal art?
The most commonly depicted animals seemed to be kangaroos and emus - perhaps because they were so distinctive in shape and appearance.
What is the collective noun for group of emus?
The collective nouns for emus are a mob of emus or an implausibility of emus.
What is a emu called?
Male emus are only referred to as male emus and female emus as female emus.
How do you spell emus?
emus
What does the aboriginal name gin mean?
"Gin" is not an aboriginal name. It was a rather derogatory term used by white people to refer to aboriginal women who were often used for sexual services.
Do Emus have pouches?
Emus do not have pouches. They are birds.
Can emus multiply?
no emus are only born by their mama emu in the mama emus eggs and that a( fact!!!!!!!!!!!!
What are aboriginal fishooks used for?
it is used for caching fish
