songline en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsɒŋlaɪn/
Etymology
From song + line.
Meanings
- (qualifier:Australian Aboriginal mythology) A path across the land (or sometimes the sky) marking the route followed by an Aboriginal ancestor made during the Dreaming; often recorded in traditional songs, stories, dance and painting; a dreaming track.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| songlines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |