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General Slang
brumby
BRUM-bee · noun · informal
A wild horse.
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Definitions
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A feral or wild horse, especially in the Australian outback.
“A mob of brumbies galloped across the plain.”
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brumby In A Sentence
A mob of brumbies galloped across the plain.
Origin & Usage
Possibly from an Aboriginal word or from 'Brumby', an early settler's surname.
People Also Ask
What is a brumby?
A brumby is a feral or wild horse, especially one roaming the Australian outback.
Where does the word brumby come from?
Its origin is uncertain; it may derive from an Aboriginal word or from the surname of an early settler named Brumby.
Are brumbies protected in Australia?
Their status is debated: some see brumbies as heritage animals worth protecting, while others regard them as feral pests damaging the environment.
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