kongoni

British

/ kəŋˈɡəʊnɪ /

noun

an E African hartebeest, Alcelaphus buselaphus See hartebeest

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Etymology

Origin of kongoni

Swahili

Example Sentences

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When they do, dealers and collectors circle them as a lion would a baby kongoni on the African plain.

From Economist

My head gun-bearer, named Hartebeest—Kongoni—also did his work so well that I never had to reprove him; he was cool and game, a good tracker and tireless walker.

From Project Gutenberg

I overheard Kongoni chide him, and I spoke to him sharply, but he still kept the rifle at his shoulder; whereupon I slapped his face just before shooting the rhino.

From Project Gutenberg

To make it impressive, Kongoni and the second tent-boy were summoned to attend, which they did with pleased anticipation.

From Project Gutenberg

Kongoni and Gouvimali pounced on the faithless guide, while the others scattered; and the sais, unable to resist having something to do with the fray, handed the led mule to a small naked boy, rushed forward, gave the captive a thump, and then returned to his mule.

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