KURDAITCHA

Etymology

Noun

kurdaitcha (plural kurdaitchas) (Australian Aboriginal)

An aboriginal evil spirit; a sorcerer.

An expedition taken to heal or avenge someone afflicted by evil sorcery.

A man chosen to go on such an expedition.

The boots worn by someone on such a mission, typically made from emu feathers.

Coordinate terms

• Illapurinja (female version of ritual)

Source: Wiktionary



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