rongorongo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An early glyphic writing system of Easter Island, written in reverse boustrophedon and as yet undeciphered.

Pronunciation

/ˌɹɒŋəʊˈɹɒŋəʊ/

Word forms

rongorongo

Etymology

Borrowed from Rapa Nui roŋoroŋo (“to recite, chant”), a reduplicated form of roŋo (“message”).

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