pongo Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: P AA1 NG G OW0
What Does Pongo Mean?
Pongo is a noun that means A soldier. It can also mean Any large ape.
Word Facts for Pongo
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | genus pongo |
| Plural | pongos |
Pongo Definition (Noun)
- A soldier.
- Any large ape.
Noun
- A river canyon or gorge in Peru, especially a narrow, deep one cutting through a ridge or mountain range, carved by an Andean river.
Synonyms of Pongo
Pongo synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pongo
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Pongo in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
pongo (plural pongos or pongoes)
pongo (plural pongos)
Words That Rhyme With Pongo
Origin of Pongo
Origin 1: From Kongo mpongo (“gorilla”).
Origin 2: From Peruvian Spanish pongo, thought to be from Quechua punku or Aymara ponco (“door, gate”). Semantically, compare puerta.
Common Questions About Pongo
What part of speech is pongo?
Pongo is a noun.
What is another word for pongo?
You can replace pongo with words such as genus pongo. See the full list of pongo synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of pongo?
The plural of pongo is pongos.