Lowan

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of mallee fowl.

    "Lowans' nests are plentiful, but the bird itself is seldom seen. It is about the size of a turkey, and lays its eggs in a heap of sand."

  2. 2
    Australian mound bird; incubates eggs naturally in sandy mounds wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A barangay of Matalom, Leyte, Philippines.

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mallee fowlleipoaleipoa ocellatamallee fowl

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"Lowans' nests are plentiful, but the bird itself is seldom seen. It is about the size of a turkey, and lays its eggs in a heap of sand."

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