• Shona word dhongi in the Shona Dictionary
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dhongi
/ɗ̤óŋi/

• noun , class(5)
• synonyms: mbongoro
• variant: dhongwi
• dialects/origins: Zezuru

English translation

ass

A quadruped of the genus Equus (E. asinus), smaller than the horse, and having a peculiarly harsh bray and long ears. The tame or domestic ass is patient, slow, and sure-footed, and has become the type of obstinacy and stupidity. There are several species of wild asses which are swift-footed.