Main Entry: ¹ab·orig·i·nal

Pronunciation: \ˌa-bə-ˈrij-nəl, -ˈri-jə-n^əl\

Function: adjective

Date: 1667

1 : being the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region <aboriginal forests> <aboriginal rocks>
2 a : of or relating to aborigines b often capitalized : of or relating to the indigenous peoples of Australia

synonyms see native

— ab·orig·i·nal·ly adverb