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Austral (proper noun)
A Polynesian language: Since Max was intrigued by different languages, he decided to learn Austral which was spoken on the Island of Austral of French Polynesia.
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Austral (noun), Australs (pl)
The former basic unit of money in Argentina: An Austral was equal to 100 centavos and was later replaced by the peso.
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austral (adjective), more austral, most austral
1. Relating to, belonging to, or coming from the south: When visiting Australia, Mark noticed a definite austral accent in comparison to his own from Canada.
2. A reference to, or coming from the south: The austral winds were pushing the boat northward.
3. Of the south or coming from the south: Valerie's ancestors sailed the austral seas.
4. Etymology: from Latin australis, from auster the south wind.
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(Latin: south, south wind, southern)