Basenji

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A Basenji

Etymology

From Lingala mbwá na basɛ́nzi (dogs of the savages; dogs of the villagers). First documented use in English appears c. 1906.

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Basenji (plural Basenjis)

  1. (zoology) A hunting dog of a particular African breed.
    Synonyms: African Bush Dog, African Barkless Dog, Ango Angari, Avuvi, Congo Dog, Zande Dog

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