basenji

/bəˈsɛn(d)ʒi/
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Other forms: basenjis

Definitions of basenji
  1. noun
    small smooth-haired breed of African origin having a tightly curled tail and the inability to bark
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    type of:
    Canis familiaris, dog, domestic dog
    a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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