Basenji
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small smooth-coated breed of dog originating in central Africa, distinguished by its tightly curled tail and an inability to produce a conventional bark.
“The basenji attracted admiring glances at the dog show with its elegant, cat-like demeanour.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ba·sen·ji
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Synonyms
congo dogafrican hunting dogbarkless dog
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