wango

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wango (plural not attested)

  1. (dated) A boomerang.
    • 1840-1841, Edward John Eyre, Expeditions of Discovery in South Australia:
      I once nearly had my arm broken by a wango, whilst standing within a yard of the native who threw it, and looking out purposely for it.

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