drongo

dron·go

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [drong-goh]
- /ˈdrɒŋ goʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [drong-goh]
- /ˈdrɒŋ goʊ/

Definitions of drongo word

noun plural drongo any passerine bird of the family Dicruridae, of Africa, Asia, and Australia, the several species usually having black plumage and long, forked tails. 1
noun plural drongo a stupid or slow-witted person; simpleton. 1
noun drongo Any bird of the family Dicruridae. 1
noun drongo any insectivorous songbird of the family Dicruridae, of the Old World tropics, having a glossy black plumage, a forked tail, and a stout bill 0
noun drongo a slow-witted person 0
noun drongo a new recruit in the Royal Australian Air Force 0

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Origin of drongo

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

Borrowed into English from Malagasy around 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Drongo

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drongo popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

drongo usage trend in Literature

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