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| has gloss | eng: The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels was the name given by Australian troops to a group of Papua New Guinean people who, during World War II, assisted and escorted injured Australian troops down the Kokoda trail. "Fuzzy Wuzzy" was originally used by British soldiers in the 19th century as a name for Hadendoa warriors on the Red Sea coast of the Sudan, and referred to their elaborate butter-matted hairstyles. The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels were named for both their frizzy hair and helpful role. |
| lexicalization | eng: Fuzzy wuzzy angels |
| lexicalization | eng: Fuzzy-wuzzy angels |
| instance of | e/Resistance during World War II |
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