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词汇 pirri
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Definition of pirri in English:

pirri

nounˈpɪri
Australian

  • An Aboriginal leaf-shaped engraving tool made of stone or quartz.

    the pirris from both archaeological sites were made from local stone
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It was the pirri tool which gave its name to the Pirrian culture.
    • A variety of points were encountered, some resembling untrimmed pirris.
    • The spearhead has potential for penetration and wounding, for which purposes the pirri would be ineffective.
    • At first glance it may be difficult to distinguish a pirri graver from a small scraper.
    • The possibility is that the pirri served as a general purpose tool.
    • This artefact possesses the characteristics of a pirri point.
    • This rather short squat example may really be an atypical engraver, only resembling a pirri by chance.
    • If found overseas, many pirris would be described as arrowheads.
    • The find confirmed the relative antiquity of pirris.
    • The site has yielded pirris and other points.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Arabana (an Aboriginal language) birri 'fingernail', extended to refer to any pointed object.
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