songololoPronunciation: /ˌsɒŋgɒˈlɒlɒ/ (also shongololo)Definition of songololo noun (plural songololos) South African a millipede which curls up into a pinwheel-shaped coil when disturbed. Julus terrestris, class Diplopoda Origin: early 20th century: from Xhosa i-songololo, Zulu i-shongololo (from ukus(h)onga 'roll up')