tungo
Americannoun
PLURAL
tungosEtymology
Origin of tungo
Of obscure origin
Example Sentences
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Tungo, which I take to be from tung, lingua, probably in the sense of eloquence.
From Project Gutenberg
Islamic conversions Some people in Babanki Tungo - a farming village known for producing many of Cameroon's vegetables - thought they were "satanic gifts" sent to punish their father, who already had 13 other children by two different wives.
From BBC
This has led some village elders to predict that the largely Christian Babanki Tungo will be slowly Islamised.
From BBC
Many people in Babanki Tungo now see the birth of Pheinbom and Shevoboh as a blessing rather than a curse.
From BBC
The girls' story has had another importance consequence for the people of Babanki Tungo.
From BBC
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