pirraura
noun
pir·rau·ra
\pə̇ˈrau̇rə\
variants: or
pirrauru
\pə̇ˈrau̇rə\Definition of pirraura
-s
: a legally designated sex mate other than husband or wife among some Australian aborigines; also : the relationship between such sex mates
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Origin and Etymology of pirraura
native name in Australia
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