dalabborrord

[dalappoɾoɖ]

place on a tree where two branches rub together; the sound of two branches rubbing together

Dalabon – 5 speakers – Australia (Arnhem Land)

You can curse someone by putting a piece of their dirty/sweaty clothing in spot where the two branches meet. The accursed will get sick and can only recover if the item is removed from the dalabborrord.

Source: Evans, Merlan & Tukumba (eds, 2004) Dalabon Dictionary

Credit: Alexandra Marley