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dong

noun \ ˈdȯŋ , ˈdäŋ \

Definition of dong

usually vulgar
: penis

Origin and Etymology of dong

origin unknown

First Known Use: circa 1930

in the meaning defined above

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dong

noun

Definition of dong

plural dong
: the basic monetary unit of Vietnam — see Money Table

Origin and Etymology of dong

Vietnamese đŏng

First Known Use: 1824

in the meaning defined above

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  1. See words that rhyme with dong Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about dong

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