gongo

Portuguese

gongo

Etymology

From Malay gong, of onomatopoeic origin.

Pronunciation

(South Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈɡõ.ɡo/

Noun

gongo m (plural gongos)

gong (percussion instrument)

Derived terms

salvo pelo gongo (saved by the bell)

Spanish

Etymology

See gong; senses reinforced by English gong.

Noun

gongo m (plural gongos)

Alternative form of gong
(Puerto Rico) bell or cowbell

Synonyms

(bell): campana
(cowbell): cencerro

Swahili

Noun

gongo (ma class, plural magongo)

club, cudgel
top or highest part

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