gongo

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See also: GONGO

Portuguese

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gongo

Etymology 1

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Borrowed from Malay gong, of onomatopoeic origin.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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gongo m (plural gongos)

  1. gong (percussion instrument)
Derived terms
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Etymology 2

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Verb

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gongo

  1. first-person singular present indicative of gongar

Spanish

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Etymology

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See gong; senses reinforced by English gong.

Noun

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gongo m (plural gongos)

  1. Alternative form of gong
  2. (Puerto Rico) bell or cowbell
    Synonyms: campana, cencerro

Further reading

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Swahili

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Etymology

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From -gonga (to hit, beat, strike).

Pronunciation

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  • Audio (Kenya):(file)

Noun

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gongo (ma class, plural magongo)

  1. club, cudgel
  2. top or highest part
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Yoruba

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Etymology

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Compare Edo gógóógó (high).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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góńgó

  1. objective; goal
    Synonyms: àfojúsùn, ète
  2. peak
    Synonym: òtéńté