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pirraura

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pir·​rau·​ra
variants: or pirrauru \ pə̇ˈrau̇rə \
plural -s

Definition of pirraura

: 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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History and Etymology for pirraura

native name in Australia

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“Pirraura.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pirraura. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.

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