Basenji en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /bəˈsɛnd͡ʒi/
Etymology
From Lingala mbwá na basɛ́nzi (“dogs of the savages; dogs of the villagers”). First use appears c. 1906.
Meanings
- A hunting dog (for aiding human hunters) of a particular African breed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basenjis | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
African Barkless Dog · Ango Angari · Congo Dog · Avuvi · African Bush Dog · Zande Dog
Translations (15)
pt basenji (Basenji) · sv basenji (Basenji) · th บาเซ็นจิ (Basenji) · hu basenji (Basenji) · fi basenji (Basenji) · fr basenji (Basenji) · lt basendžis (Basenji) · es Basenji (Basenji) · da basenji (Basenji) · ga Baiséinseach (Basenji) · ru ба́сенджи (Basenji) · ja バセンジー (Basenji) · ms Basenji (Basenji) · ast Basenji (Basenji) · no basenji (Basenji)