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Kawanyet
Black Faced Mallee Kangaroo
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Notes:
This was considered inedible, 'it would have a horrible smell if you cooked it'. (DBeditor - presumably Macropus fuliginosus, the Western Grey or Black Faced Kangaroo.)
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: kaow-ahny-et
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path' (2nd 'a'), 'e' as in 'pet'. Variation - 'a' before a 'w' (1st 'a') is the dipthong 'au' found in English 'owl' or 'ground'.
Consonant combination - 'ny' (palatal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate (above teeth) and add nasal vibration.
Categories:
Marsupials, Mammals, Animals

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Associated Audio

Description:
kawanyet_black-faced mallee kangaroo
Author:
Laura Ross
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Licensing:
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