jilleroo

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• jillaroo — /dʒɪləˈru / (say jiluh rooh) noun 1. a young woman working on a sheep or cattle station to gain practical experience in the skills needed to become an owner, overseer, manager, etc. Compare jackaroo. –verb (i) (jillarooed, jillarooing) 2. to work …