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bongo1

Pronunciation: /ˈbɒŋgəʊ/
Definition of bongo

noun (plural bongos)

  • each of a joined pair of small deep-bodied drums, typically held between the knees and played with the fingers.

Origin:

1920s: from Latin American Spanish bongó

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Definition of bongo in the US English dictionary
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