finytyi

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Meaning:

Banyan tree.

Kurungurr Example:

Yerrkinyi finytyi yerrgarrfuri yemi garritada tyungmem ninggi deti. Fi werrme way walipan ngini e warrgadi. Depi demewirr mitit werrbinyi wayirrbaty. Fi werrbe baty yawul. Fi dadirrityerr.

You can peel the bark of the banyan tree while it's wet. Then twist it into string to make netting and dillybags. People used to tie this string around their forehead to cure headaches, and also used it to attach spear heads. It's very strong.