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Dutch
Etymology
Borrowed from Sranan Tongo dyonko, possibly from Twi Akan tɔ nko (“to fall asleep, to doze”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈdʒɔŋ.koː/
- Hyphenation: jon‧ko
Noun
jonko m (plural jonko's, diminutive jonkootje n)
- (colloquial, slang) joint
Derived terms
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Ido
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈʒonko/, /ˈd͡ʒonko/
Noun
jonko (plural jonki)
- (nautical) junk, a Chinese sailing vessel.