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BASENJI
basenji
(noun) small smooth-haired breed of African origin having a tightly curled tail and the inability to bark
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
Basenji (plural Basenjis)
A hunting dog of a particular African breed.
Synonyms
• African Bush Dog
• African Barkless Dog
• African Dingo
• Ango Angari
• Avuvi
• Congo Dog
• Zande Dog
• Egyptian Dingo
Anagrams
• jabisen
Source: Wiktionary
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CRITICAL
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
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