Basenji

See also: basenji

English

Etymology

From Lingala mbwá na basɛ́nzi (“dogs of the savages; dogs of the villagers”). First use appears c. 1906.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bəˈsɛnd͡ʒi/

Noun

Basenji (plural Basenjis)

  1. (zoology) A hunting dog (for aiding human hunters) of a particular African breed.
    Synonyms: African Bush Dog, African Barkless Dog, Ango Angari, Avuvi, Congo Dog, Zande Dog

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