yowie
/ˈjaʊi/
noun
- A mythical, hairy, ape-like creature said to live in the Australian wilderness, similar to Bigfoot or the Yeti.
- The legend of the yowie has been part of Australian folklore for centuries.
- A documentary explored eyewitness accounts of the yowie in the Outback.
- Some campers claim they saw a yowie near the river last night.