Warrgamay language
| Warrgamay | |
|---|---|
| Biyay | |
| Native to | Australia |
| Region | Northeast Queensland |
| Ethnicity | Warakamai, Biyaygiri |
Native speakers | (3 cited 1981) |
Pama–Nyungan
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | wgy |
| Glottolog | warr1255 |
| AIATSIS | Y134 |
| ELP | Warrgamay |
Warrgamay is an extinct Australian Aboriginal language of northeast Queensland. It was closely related to Dyirbal.
It is also known as Waragamai, Wargamay, Wargamaygan, Biyay, and Warakamai. The language region includes the Herbert River area, Ingham, Hawkins Creek, Long Pocket, Herbert Vale, Niagara Vale, Yamanic Creek, Herbert Gorge, Cardwell, Hinchinbrook Island and the adjacent mainland.