churinga









churinga


churinga [choo-ring-guh] ExamplesWord Origin noun, plural chu·rin·ga, chu·rin·gas.

  1. an object carved from wood or stone by Aboriginal tribes in central Australia and held by them to be sacred.

Origin of churinga First recorded in 1895–1900, churinga is from the Aranda word jwerreŋe Examples from the Web for churinga Historical Examples of churinga

  • They are: but I was speaking of Australian churinga nanja, of stone.

    The Clyde Mystery

    Andrew Lang

  • Among the Kaitish thunder is caused by the churinga of their “sky dweller,” Atnatu.

    The Clyde Mystery

    Andrew Lang

  • Women may not go near these sacred stores, nor may they see a churinga.

    Magic and Religion

    Andrew Lang

  • All these churinga are kept at sacred central stores, caves, or crevices.

    Magic and Religion

    Andrew Lang

  • These churinga are of various sizes, down to a foot or less in length.

    Magic and Religion

    Andrew Lang

  • British Dictionary definitions for churinga churinga noun plural -ga or -gas

    1. a sacred amulet of the native Australians

    Word Origin for churinga from a native Australian language

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