tyi lenggirr

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Meaning:

'Long lost child'. This word that primarily refers to 'colostrum' is also used to refer to an adult child that hasn't been seen for a long time.

Kurungurr Example:

Kide yening karrbu erriplen? Ngayi wurru tyi lenggirr!

Who's that getting off the plane? Oh, it's my long lost son!