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basenji Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A breed of small, short-haired hunting dog originating in Central Africa, characterized by a tightly curled tail, wrinkled forehead, and a unique inability to bark, instead producing a characteristic yodeling sound.
Usage Example
"Instead of barking at the mail carrier, the hound let out a high-pitched yodel that echoed through the house."
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hound
dog
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Basenji. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/basenji