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Pongo

pongonoun

pongos

/ˈpɒŋɡəʊ/

/ˈpɑːŋɡoʊ/

Translations

The pongo is known for its intelligence and distinctive reddish-brown hair.

L'orang-outan est connu pour son intelligence et sa fourrure rousse brunâtre caractéristique.

Additional translations

soldat de l'armée de terreargot militaire britannique, péjoratif

Definitions

A large anthropoid ape, specifically referring to the orangutan.

The pongo is known for its intelligence and distinctive reddish-brown hair.

slang (Britain, military, often derogatory) A soldier serving in the land forces, as distinguished from naval or air service personnel.

The sailors joked that the pongos would get lost without their maps.