SINCE 1828
dictionary
thesaurus

Angoni

noun
Save Word
An·​go·​ni | \ aŋˈgōnē, anˈ- \
plural -s

Definition of Angoni

: an animal of an eastern African native strain of zebu cattle

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

First Known Use of Angoni

1904, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Angoni

from Angoniland, plateau region in southwestern Nyasaland, Africa

Learn More About Angoni

Dictionary Entries Near Angoni

angon

Angoni

angora

See More Nearby Entries 

Statistics for Angoni

Cite this Entry

“Angoni.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Angoni. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.

Style: MLA
MLACheck Mark Icon ChicagoCheck Mark Icon APACheck Mark Icon Merriam-WebsterCheck Mark Icon

WORD OF THE DAY

jingoism

Listen to the pronunciation of jingoism

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

Name That Food

  • a-light
  • Name these cookies!
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Universal Daily Crossword

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games