Bunya Bunya (Noun)
Meaning 1
Nut tasting like roasted chestnuts; a staple food of Australian aborigines.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The aboriginal community would gather the fallen buña buña from the tree and cook them over an open fire, enjoying its unique taste similar to roasted chestnuts.
- In some regions of Australia, the buña buña was considered a staple food source due to its nutritional value and delicious flavor.
- Traditionally, the Australian aborigines would prepare buña buña in earth ovens alongside native fruits and other bush foods.
- Before cooking the buña buña, the seeds had to be cracked open using a stone tool.
- European settlers were introduced to the buña buña nut by the local aborigines and relished its roasted chestnut-like flavor.
Meaning 2
Australian conifer bearing two-inch seeds tasting like roasted chestnuts; among the aborigines the tree is hereditary property protected by law.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The bunya nut from the bunya bunya tree is highly prized, however it is banned to climb for anyone outside the aboriginal family rooted to the hereditary property of this tree.
- Her bunya bunya tree is three hours away by car but yearly rituals will be kept to harvest the seeds and teach younger generations about the tree's importance.
- The bunya bunya tree is a protected species in Australia, with the seeds being a delicacy among the indigenous people.
- Bunya bunya seeds are considered a rare treat, with the tree only producing seeds every three years.
- The bunya bunya tree is a symbol of the connection between the indigenous people and their land, with the seeds being a reminder of their heritage.