Austral English A dictionary of Australasian words, phrases and usages with those aboriginal-Australian and Maori words which have become incorporated in the language, and the commoner scientific words that have had their origin in Australasia

"Austral English" by Edward Ellis Morris is a comprehensive glossary illuminating the distinctive vocabulary of late 19th-century Australasia. It meticulously catalogs the evolution of English in Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand, incorporating Aboriginal Australian and Māori terms alongside scientific lexicon born from the region's discoveries. Compiled in response to Dr. James Murray's call for regional contributions to the Oxford English Dictionary, Morris's work addresses the need to accurately document the unique adaptations and novel terms flourishing in Australasia. The dictionary not only captures neologisms but also highlights the nuanced ways existing English words are reshaped by the region's unique natural environment and cultural forces, thus forming an essential record of the linguistic landscape.