"rongorongo" meaning in English

See rongorongo in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˌɹɒŋɡəʊˈɹɒŋɡəʊ/ [UK]
Etymology: Borrowed from Rapa Nui roŋoroŋo (“to recite, chant”), a reduplicated form of roŋo (“message”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|rap|roŋoroŋo||to recite, chant}} Rapa Nui roŋoroŋo (“to recite, chant”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rongorongo (uncountable)
  1. An early glyphic writing system of Easter Island, written in reverse boustrophedon and as yet undeciphered. Wikipedia link: rongorongo Tags: uncountable Translations (writing system): rongorongo (Finnish)
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