Contionary:gongo

Ganymedian

Etymology

From Swahili mgongo, ultimately from Proto-Bantu [Term?]. "Gong" sense derived from English gong, ultimately from Malay gong. "Drum" sense is onomatopoeic.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈɡoŋ(ɡ)o]

Noun

gongo class I (plural wagongo)

1. back, spine

   Gongo mi lidule masi menta mi kegrani.

   My back hurt more as I grew.

2. gong
3. drum, especially one with a lot of bass