English
wikipedia

Etymology
From Wathawurung term|ban-yib.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�b�njɪp/

Noun
en-noun

1. context|AU A mythical Australian monster, said to inhabit swamps and lagoons.
2. context|AU|obsolete An imposter or con-man.

Derived terms
bunyip aristocracy
bunyip bird

See also
yowie

References
cite book |authorDixon, R. M. W., Bruce Moore, W. S. Ramson, Mandy Thomas |year2006 |titleAustralian Aboriginal Words in English: Their Origin and Meaning |edition2nd ed. |publisherOxford University Press |idISBN 0-19-554073-5 |pages=pp. 104�106
cite book |authorSeal, Graham |year1999 |titleThe Lingo: Listening to Australian English |publisherUniversity of New South Wales Press |idISBN 086840-680-5 |pagesp. 15

Category:Cryptozoology
Category:Wathawurung derivations

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