The Collaborative International Dictionary
Bungo \Bun"go\, n. (Naut.)
A kind of canoe used in Central and South America; also, a
kind of boat used in the Southern United States.
--Bartlett.
Wiktionary
Etymology 1 alt. a Japanese written language established mainly during the Heian period, circa 900–1200 (C.E.), and continued to be commonly used until circa 1900. n. a Japanese written language established mainly during the Heian period, circa 900–1200 (C.E.), and continued to be commonly used until circa 1900. Etymology 2
n. 1 A kind of canoe used in Central America and South America. 2 A kind of boat used in the southern United States.
Wikipedia
Bungo may refer to:
- Bungo (Japanese language), the literary Japanese language
- Bungo Province of ancient Japan
- Bungo Channel in Japan, also known as "Bungo Strait" between the islands of Kyushu and Shikoku
- Bungo, Angola, a town
- Bungo Regency, a regency of Jambi
- Bungo (fruit), a local fruit from Tanzania
- Bungo Baggins, father of Bilbo Baggins in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth universe
- Muara Bungo, a city in Jambi Province, Sumatra, Indonesia
- A Womble named after the Japanese province
- A dugout (boat) used in Central America and the Southern United States
- JDS Bungo, a ship of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force
Usage examples of "bungo".
The shadows on the lawn were lengthening, and Bungo had retreated from the garden seat.
Superintendent Kirk sat beside Harriet, and Bungo faced them, with his secretary taking minutes.
Rather afraid of going anywhere near anything that Bungo warned him off.
A bit farther down the bar rail, a massive, hulking slob named Bungo had eyed Wulfgar from the minute the young barbarian had walked through the door.
Normally confident, Bungo had to work to keep his anxiety under control.
Looking at the awesome spectacle of Wulfgar, Bungo honestly wondered if he could have won this match even in his healthier youth.
With a final growl to reassure his supporters, and callously tossing aside anyone in his way, Bungo made his way toward Wulfgar.
If a single blow put Bungo downand Wulfgar knew it wouldthe others would hesitate before striking, a delay that would cost them dearly against the likes of Wulfgar.
I might deem myself worthy to challenge the likes of Bungo, and on that day I will return, for I have no doubt that you will still be the champion of this tavern.
Audible groans issued throughout the tavern as Bungo pulled up a chair to share a drink with the impressive stranger.
United States submarines Thread-fin and Hackleback, on the evening of 6 April, reported a sizeable force debouching from Bungo Suido, the southern entrance to the Inland Sea.
BUL MER 367 Buna, 264 Bungo Suido, 464, 537-8 BUNKER HILL, 290, 3I4, 335, 339, 554 Burgenland, 380 Burke, Capt.
BUL MER 367 Buna, 264 Bungo Suido, 464, 537-8 BUNKER HILL, 290, 314, 335, 339, 554 Burgenland, 380 Burke, Capt.
Two hours later we were halfway across the Iyonada and before long would enter Bungo Strait.
Akagi, the sleek aircraft carrier flagship of Admiral Nagumo, headed westward through Kudako Strait, cruising easily at 16 knots on her course toward Bungo Channel and the broad Pacific.