"arango" meaning in English

See arango in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /əˈɹæŋɡəʊ/ Forms: arangos [plural], arangoes [plural]
Etymology: Rango is the earlier form, attested from 1644. From Malagasy rango (“long and thin”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mg|rango||long and thin}} Malagasy rango (“long and thin”) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|es}} arango (plural arangos or arangoes)
  1. A rough carnelian bead, formerly used in Africa as currency when buying slaves for the slave trade. Categories (topical): Historical currencies, Slavery Synonyms: rango
    Sense id: en-arango-en-noun-vZktHpzA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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