n. [ Native name. ] In Australia, a blind channel leading out from a river; -- sometimes called an anabranch. This is the sense of the word as used in the Public Works Department; but the term has also been locally applied to mere back-waters forming stagnant pools and to certain water channels arising from a source. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. Either of two large antelopes (Boöcercus eurycercus of West Africa, and Boöcercus isaaci of East Africa) of a reddish or chestnut-brown color with narrow white stripes on the body. Their flesh is especially esteemed as food. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. Either of two large antelopes (Boöcercus eurycercus of West Africa, and Boöcercus isaaci of East Africa) of a reddish or chestnut-brown color with narrow white stripes on the body. Their flesh is especially esteemed as food. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n.; pl. bongos or bongo. one of a pair of attached small drums, each tuned to a different pitch, played by striking with the hands. [ PJC ]

n. [ F. bon good + grâce grace, charm. ] A projecting bonnet or shade to protect the complexion; also, a wide-brimmed hat. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]