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bongo

UK/ˈbɒŋ.ɡəʊ/ US/ˈbɑŋ.ɡoʊ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a small drum; played with the hands

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2.

Origin

From United States Spanish bongó, from a Bantu language; probably Ekele boungu.

Phrases

  • bingo bango bongo
  • Bongo Bongo Land
  • bongo mag

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