Gnamma

/ˈnɑːmə/ noun

Definition

A small water-filled hole or depression in a rock surface, often found in desert or semi-arid regions.

Etymology

From Australian Aboriginal languages, specifically from the Nyungar language of southwestern Australia, entered English through geological and Australian English terminology.

Kelly Says

Gnammas are lifelines in the Australian desert—these rock holes collect rainwater and create tiny oases where animals gather, and Aboriginal peoples knew exactly where to find them across vast seemingly-barren landscapes.

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