Contionary:gongo

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Ganymedian

Etymology

From Swahili mgongo, ultimately from Proto-Bantu [Term?]. "Gong" sense derived from English gong, ultimately from Malay gong. "Drum" sense is onomatopoeic.

Pronunciation

Noun

gongo class I (plural wagongo)

  1. back, spine
    Gongo mi lidule masi menta mi kegrani.
    My back hurt more as I grew.
  2. gong
  3. drum, especially one with a lot of bass
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