Congo

English

/ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/, /ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/

proper noun
Definitions
  • (country in Central Africa).
  • (country in Central Africa).
  • (large river in Africa) which flows for about 4,380 km (2,720 miles) to the Atlantic Ocean in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Etymology

Derived from Kongo nkongo (hunters).

Origin

Kongo

nkongo

Gloss

hunters

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