Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A winged aquatic insect supposed to belong to the culicid genus Corethra. It arises in swarms from Lake Nyassa.
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Examples
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_ -- Went down to confluence of the Misinjé and came to many of the eatable insect "kungu," -- they are caught by a quick motion of the hand holding a basket.
The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume I (of 2), 1866-1868 David Livingstone 1843
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We saw clouds of "kungu" gnats on the Lake; they are not eaten here.
The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume I (of 2), 1866-1868 David Livingstone 1843
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Chaga * - kungu "bunch of fruit"; Bemba cikungo (fi -) ca nkonde "a bunch of bananas," cikungo ce sabi "a bunch of fish strung together," cikungo ca nyanje "ears of maize tied up in a bunch."
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Has the odder kittehs welcomed Gummi or is deh all kungu fiting?
U step down furst… - Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger? 2008
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We saw clouds of “kungu” gnats on the Lake; they are not eaten here.
The Last Journals of David Livingstone from 1865 to His Death Ed 1874
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"Look, I want kungu wine, and a fur trade on the side might also be nice to have.
Trader To The Stars Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 1964
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"I think I can rig a little still to get the alcohol out of kungu.
Trader To The Stars Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 1964
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Went down to confluence of the Misinje and came to many of the eatable insect “kungu,” ” they are caught by a quick motion of the hand holding a basket.
The Last Journals of David Livingstone from 1865 to His Death Ed 1874
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