Tyurrmbang
Poisoner
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Notes:
This term was the name of the last important Wembawemba poisoner; it is connected with the place-name Juanbung north of Maude.
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: tyurrm-bahng
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'a' as in 'path' or 'car'.
Consonant  - 'ty' (palatal stop) - combine 't' and 'y' while tip and blade of tongue touches hard palate and stops the breath. (Note: 'tch' is close but different to 'ty'.) - 'rr' roll or trill tongue, - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration.
Categories:
People, Human

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Description:
tyurrmbang_poisoner
Author:
Laura Ross
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Licensing:
Copy right 2019 Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre