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Bongo

Bongo Meaning & Definition
Bongo Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Bongo?

[n] large forest antelope of central Africa having a reddish-brown coat with white stripes and spiral horns
[n] a small drum; played with the hands

Synonyms | Synonyms for Bongo: bongo drum | Boocercus eurycerus | Tragelaphus eurycerus

Related Terms | Find terms related to Bongo:

See Also | antelope | drum | genus Strepsiceros | genus Tragelaphus | membranophone | Strepsiceros | Tragelaphus | tympan

Bongo In Webster's Dictionary

\Bon"go\ (b[o^][ng]"g[=o]), n. Either of two large antelopes ({Bo["o]cercus eurycercus} of West Africa, and {B. isaaci} of East Africa) of a reddish or chestnut-brown color with narrow white stripes on the body. Their flesh is especially esteemed as food.

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