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n. - Large forest antelope of central Africa having a reddish-brown coat with white stripes and spiral horns; A small drum.

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  • Tanzania's nickname is "bongo," which means clever, and they'll need all the intelligence they can muster.
  • To celebrate, Facebook is giving its 150 million-plus users a mystery virtual gift, such as bongo drums and beer.
  • As we swam closer to shore, bongo drums could be heard.
  • The doorman was a gigantic shine in a blue bongo shirt.
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