Congoni

/kɒnˈɡoʊni/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling of congoni, a type of elongated African antelope with long horns.

Etymology

From Bantu or African languages; related to various antelope species native to East and Central Africa. The exact etymology is uncertain.

Kelly Says

The congoni (also spelled conga or tiang) has one of the fastest sprints of any antelope—it can accelerate to escape predators faster than most other hoofed animals in Africa.

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