Bongo (Noun)
Meaning 1
A small drum; played with the hands.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
Large forest antelope of central Africa having a reddish-brown coat with white stripes and spiral horns.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The bongo is a shy and elusive animal that is rarely seen by humans in the wild.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the bongo and its habitat from poaching and deforestation.
- The bongo's distinctive coat pattern and spiral horns make it a prized trophy for hunters.
- Bongos are herbivores and feed on a variety of plants, including leaves, fruits, and bark.
- In the wild, bongos are found in dense forests and are most active at dawn and dusk.