Meaning of BONGO
| Pronunciation: | | 'bânggow
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- [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
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| | Synonyms: | | bongo drum, Boocercus eurycerus, Tragelaphus eurycerus |
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| | See Also: | | antelope, drum, genus Strepsiceros, genus Tragelaphus, membranophone, Strepsiceros, Tragelaphus, tympan | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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