tonga
a light, two-wheeled, horse-drawn vehicle used in India.
Origin of tonga
1Words Nearby tonga
Other definitions for Tonga (2 of 2)
a Polynesian kingdom consisting of three groups of islands in the S Pacific, NE of New Zealand: a former British protectorate. About 270 sq. mi. (700 sq. km). Capital: Nukualofa.
- Also called Ton·ga Is·lands, Friendly Islands.
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How to use tonga in a sentence
The following message was sent by The Queen to the new King of tonga, Tupou VI.
These batter-fried treats are served in fine restaurants and humble homes alike throughout tonga.
Now-a-days they are better known by the native name of tonga.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers | Jules VerneAs large as tonga Tabou, it is higher, and not wanting in fresh water.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers | Jules VerneThe Indians believe that by drinking the tonga they are brought into communication with the spirits of their forefathers.
Now and then our crew of clean-limbed tonga boys rested on their oars, with timid, limpid gaze turned askance.
Where the Pavement Ends | John RussellFour days later a seat was booked for Kim and his small trunk at the rear of a Kalka tonga.
Kim | Rudyard Kipling
British Dictionary definitions for tonga (1 of 3)
/ (ˈtɒŋɡə) /
a light two-wheeled vehicle used in rural areas of India
Origin of tonga
1British Dictionary definitions for Tonga (2 of 3)
/ (ˈtɒŋɡə, ˈtɒŋə) /
plural -gas or -ga a member of a Negroid people of S central Africa, living chiefly in Zambia and Zimbabwe
the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family
British Dictionary definitions for Tonga (3 of 3)
/ (ˈtɒŋə, ˈtɒŋɡə) /
a kingdom occupying an archipelago of more than 150 volcanic and coral islands in the SW Pacific, east of Fiji: inhabited by Polynesians; became a British protectorate in 1900 and gained independence in 1970; a member of the Commonwealth. Official languages: Tongan and English. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: pa'anga. Capital: Nuku'alofa. Pop: 106 322 (2013 est). Area: 750 sq km (290 sq miles): Also called: Friendly Islands
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