bunyip

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|Australia|cryptozoology|mythological creature}} A [[mythical]] Australian [[monster]], said to inhabit [[swamp]]s and [[lagoon]]s.
2. {{lb|en|Australia|slang|obsolete}} An [[imposter]] or [[con-man]].
3. {{C|en|Herons}}{{ellipsis of|en|bunyip bird}}.

Proper noun

1. {{place|en|town|shire:Pref/Cardinia|central eastern|s/Victoria|c/Australia}}

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