<hw>Talegalla</hw>, <i>n</i>. aboriginal name for the
<i>Brush-Turkey</i>, and the scientific name for that bird,
viz., <i>Talegalla lathami</i>, Gray. See <i>Turkey</i>.

<hw>Tallow-wood</hw>, <i>n</i>. another name for one of the
<i>Stringy-barks</i> (q.v.), <i>Eucalyptus microcorys</i>,
F. v. M., <i>N.O. Myrtaceae</i>. The timber, which is hard,
gives forth an oily substance: hence the name. The tree
reaches a great height. Also called <i>Turpentine-tree</i>
(q.v.). See also <i>Peppermint</i>.

1889. J. H. Maiden, `Useful Native Plants,' p. 493:

"In Queensland it is known as `Peppermint,' the foliage being
remarkably rich in volatile oil. But its almost universal name
is Tallow-wood. North of Port Jackson it bears the name of
`Turpentine Tree' and `Forest Mahogany.' The aboriginals of the
Brisbane River, Queensland, call it `tee.'"

Ibid. p. 494:

"Tallow-wood.--Used . . . for flooring, e.g. in ball-rooms;
for this purpose it is selected on account of its greasy
nature. This greasiness is most marked when it is fresh cut.
(General Report, Sydney International Exhibition, 1879.)"

1897. `The Argus,' Feb. 22, p. 5, col. 4 (Cable message
from London):

"Mr. Richards stated that the New South Wales black butt and
tallow wood were the most durable and noiseless woods for
street-paving."

<hw>Tallygalone</hw>, <i>n</i>. a fish of New South Wales,
<i>Myxus elongatus</i>, Gunth., a genus of the family
<i>Mugilidae</i>, or <i>Grey-Mullet</i>. The word is
also spelled <i>talleygalann</i>, and <i>tallagallan</i>.
Also called <i>Sand-Mullet</i>.

<hw>Tamarind-Tree</hw>, name given to <i>Diploglottis
cunninghamii</i>, Hook., <i>N.O. Sapindaceae</i>; called also
<i>Native Tamarind</i>. "A tall tree. The flesh of the fruit
is amber and of delightful acid flavour." (Bailey.)

<hw>Tambaroora</hw>, <i>n</i>. a Queensland game. More
generally known as "A shilling in and the winner shouts."
From a town in Queensland.

1882. A. J. Boyd, `Old Colonials,' p. 63:

"The exciting game of tambaroora . . . Each man of a party
throws a shilling, or whatever sum may be mutually agreed upon,
into a hat. Dice are then produced, and each man takes three
throws. The Nut who throws highest keeps the whole of the
subscribed capital, and out of it pays for the drinks of the
rest."

<hw>Tamure</hw>, <i>n</i>. the Maori name for the New Zealand
<i>Schnapper</i> fish (q.v.).

1820. `Grammar and Vocabulary of