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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Corroboree \Cor*rob"o*ree`\, n. [Also corrobboree, corrobori,
etc.] [Native name.]
1. A nocturnal festivity with which the Australian aborigines
celebrate tribal events of importance. Symbolic dances are
given by the young men of the tribe, while the women act
as musicians.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
2. A song or chant made for such a festivity.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
3. A festivity or social gathering, esp. one of a noisy or
uproarious character; hence, tumult; uproar. [Australia]
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]