Definitions for basenji
bəˈsɛn dʒibasen·ji

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1. basenjinoun

   small smooth-haired breed of African origin having a tightly curled tail and the inability to bark

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1. Basenjinoun

   An African breed of hunting dog.

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1. Basenji

   The Basenji (/bəˈsɛndʒi/) is a breed of hunting dog. It was bred from stock that originated in central Africa. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale places the breed in the Spitz and primitive types. The Basenji produces an unusual yodel-like sound, due to its unusually shaped larynx. This trait also gives the Basenji the nickname the 'barkless dog.'Basenjis share many distinctive traits with pariah dog types. Basenjis come into estrus only once annually similar to dingoes, New Guinea singing dogs and Tibetan Mastiffs, when compared with other dog breeds which may have two or more breeding seasons each year. Basenji lack a distinctive odor, and are prone to howls, yodels, and other vocalizations over the characteristic bark of modern dog breeds. The breed's original foundation stock came from Congo.

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1. basenji

   A Basenji is a small to medium-sized breed of dog that originated from Central Africa. It is known for its unique characteristics such as its inability to bark, its strong hunting skills, and its keen intelligence. Instead of barking, the Basenji makes a variety of unique sounds including yodels, which are often referred to as "baroos." The breed typically displays an aloof, yet affectionate nature, towards their owners. They have a short-haired coat, erect ears, and a tightly curled tail.

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1. Basenji

   The Basenji is a breed of hunting dog that was bred from stock originating in central Africa. Most of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world place the breed in the Hound Group; more specifically, it may be classified as belonging to the sighthound type. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale places the breed in Group 5, Spitz and Primitive types, and the United Kennel Club places the breed in the Sighthound & Pariah Group. The Basenji produces an unusual yodel-like sound commonly called a "barroo", due to its unusually shaped larynx. This trait also gives the Basenji the nickname "Barkless Dog". Basenjis share many unique traits with Pariah dog types. Basenjis, like dingoes and some other breeds of dog, come into estrus only once annually, as compared to other dog breeds which may have two or more breeding seasons every year. Both dingoes and basenji lack a distinctive odor, and are prone to howls, yodels, and other undulated vocalizations over the characteristic bark of modern dog breeds. One theory holds that the latter trait is the result of the selective killing of 'barkier' dogs in the traditional Central African context because barking could lead enemies to humans' forest encampments. While dogs that resemble the basenji in some respects are commonplace over much of Africa, the breed's original foundation stock came from the old growth forest regions of the Congo Basin, where its structure and type were fixed by adaptation to its habitat, as well as use.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of basenji in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of basenji in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=basenji
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Basenji
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basenji
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=basenji