Definition of Basenji

1. Noun. Small smooth-haired breed of African origin having a tightly curled tail and the inability to bark.

Generic synonyms: Canis Familiaris, Dog, Domestic Dog

Definition of Basenji

1. Noun. An African breed of hunting dog. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Basenji

1. a barkless dog [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Basenji

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basenames
baseness
basenesses
basenet
basenets
basenji (current term)
basenjis
basepair
basepairs
basepath
basepaths
baseperson
basepersons
baseplate
baseplate wax
baseplates
basepoint
basepoints
baser
baserunner

Literary usage of Basenji

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Camp and Tramp in African Wilds: A Record of Adventure, Impressions, and by Emil Torday (1913)
"The Baluba are apt to give themselves airs and to speak of the indigenous populations among whom they are as basenji (bushmen) ; but on such occasions the ..."

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