Warrgamay language facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Warrgamay |
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|---|---|
| Biyay | |
| Native to | Australia |
| Region | Northeast Queensland |
| Ethnicity | Warakamai, Biyaygiri |
| Extinct | (3 speakers in 1981) |
| Language family |
Pama–Nyungan
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| Dialects |
Warrgamay
Biyay (Biyaygiri) 1
Biyay 2
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| AIATSIS | Y134 |
Warrgamay is an extinct Australian Aboriginal language of northeast Queensland. It was closely related to Dyirbal.
It is also known as Waragamai, Wargamay, Wargamaygan, Biyay, and Warakamai. The language region includes the Herbert River area, Ingham, Hawkins Creek, Long Pocket, Herbert Vale, Niagara Vale, Yamanic Creek, Herbert Gorge, Cardwell, Hinchinbrook Island and the adjacent mainland.
See also
In Spanish: Idioma warrgamay para niños
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