Meaning of bommie | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A bombora.
   Australia
2. A bonfire.
   UK

Examples

“1992, Australian Museum, Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service, Reef biology: a survey of Elizabeth and Middleton Reefs, South Pacific, National Gallery of Australia Some solitary corals, such as Cycloseris, were present at the base of the bommie.”

“A large bommie the shape of an onion extends from the main reef on the northern side, and here were two dark crevices favoured by coral trout.”

“The bommie was bustling: fish were coming and going, digging and biting, feeding and fighting on all points of the bommie.”

“We've got to find where they hid it — before Bommie Night.”

“'We could go down London Road, collect a bit more for Bommie Night.' Jez suggested. Hallowe'en was still not past and they had used up all their firework stocks.”

“The blackout curtains make a super 'bommie', which is lit as soon as it's dark enough on this wonderful day.”

“'Not that daft if it stops their bommie getting nicked.' Jack winked at Terry. 'You can't have a bonfire without any wood. We're all looking forward to it, aren't we? Roasted spuds, black peas, treacle toffee, parkin...'”

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