Definition of churinga in English:
noun (plural same or churingas)
(Among Australian Aborigines) a sacred object.
- For instance Central Australian Aborigines never sold churingas, because they were central to their belief system.
- The tribal churinga ensured perpetuation of plant and animal life needed for the support of people.
- Ceremonial objects such as churingas were often carved as were functional objects such as boomerangs, message sticks and didgeridoos.
Late 19th century: from Arrernte, literally 'object from the dreaming'.
Words that rhyme with churingafinger, linger, malinger
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