English Explanatory Dictionary

basenji

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Basenji.
noun
  1. A hunting dog (for aiding human hunters) of a particular African breed.

Pronunciation

/bəˈsɛnd͡ʒi/

Word forms

basenji basenjis

Etymology

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

Synonyms

African Bush Dog African Barkless Dog Ango Angari Avuvi Congo Dog Zande Dog

Related words

African hunting dog baroo
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