Corroboree

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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.]