gilgai
/ˈɡɪlɡʌɪ/
gilgai noun: a small concavity or depression between ridges, where rainwater gathers.
Noun
gilgai (plural gilgais)
- A small concavity or depression between ridges, where rainwater gathers.
- Though it wasn′t a heavy storm it was enough to put water in gilgai holes and scatter the horses.1988, Tom Cole, Hell West and Crooked, Angus & Robertson, published 1995, page 160
- Argilliturbation is manifested within Vertisol profiles and on the surface as gilgai microtopography, with relief exceeding commonly 15 cm (Fig. 10.35).2005, Randall J. Schaetzl, Sharon Anderson, Soils: Genesis and Geomorphology, page 283
- Synonyms:
- crab-hole, dead-men's grave, melon hole
Proper noun capitalized: Gilgai
Gilgai
- A locality in the Inverell council area, north eastern New South Wales, Australia.
Synonyms of gilgai
- crab-hole
- dead-men's grave
- melon hole
Forms of gilgai
| plural | gilgais |
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Origin of gilgai
Borrowed from Gamilaraay gilgaay (“small water hole”).
Questions about gilgai
- What does gilgai mean?
- Gilgai means a small concavity or depression between ridges, where rainwater gathers.
- What part of speech is gilgai?
- Gilgai can be a noun or a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce gilgai?
- Gilgai is pronounced /ˈɡɪlɡʌɪ/.
- What is the plural of gilgai?
- The plural of gilgai is gilgais.
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