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corroboree

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Noun
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cor=rob=o=ree

CIDE DICTIONARY

corroboreen. [Also corrobboree, corrobori, etc.] [Native name.].
  •  A nocturnal festivity with which the Australian aborigines celebrate tribal events of importance. Symbolic dances are given by the young men of the tribe, while the women act as musicians.  [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  •  A song or chant made for such a festivity.  [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  •  A festivity or social gathering, esp. one of a noisy or uproarious character; hence, tumult; uproar.  [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

corroboree, n.
1 a festive or warlike dance-drama with song of Australian Aboriginals.
2 a noisy party.

Etymology
Aboriginal dial.

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