hongo

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See also: hongō and Hongō

Japanese[edit]

Romanization[edit]

hongo

  1. Rōmaji transcription of ほんご

Spanish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Old Spanish fongo, from Latin fungus.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈonɡo/ [ˈõŋ.ɡo]
  • Rhymes: -onɡo
  • Syllabification: hon‧go

Noun[edit]

hongo m (plural hongos)

  1. (Latin America) mushroom
    Synonyms: (Chile) callampa, champiñón, seta
  2. fungus
  3. bowler hat, derby

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Further reading[edit]

Swahili[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From -honga (to bribe).

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

hongo (n class, plural hongo)

  1. bribe, tribute (payment exacted from someone)
    Synonyms: rushwa, (Kenya) chai, (Kenya) kitu kidogo