dong

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\ ˈdȯŋ

, ˈdäŋ \

Definition of dong

(Entry 1 of 2)

usually vulgar

: penis

dong

noun (2)

plural dong

Definition of dong (Entry 2 of 2)

: the basic monetary unit of Vietnam — see Money Table

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“Dong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dong. Accessed 22 Jun. 2021.

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