Dongola

D2O1N1G2O1L1A1

proper noun

The capital of the state of Northern Sudan.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. The capital of the state of Northern Sudan.
nounDongola (plural Dongolas)

plural Dongolas

  1. A horse of a large Middle Eastern breed.

    Synonyms: Dongolawi

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA horse of a large Middle Eastern breed.

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Origin

The original form was Tungul, possibly from Old Nubian ⲧⲟⲩⳟ (touŋ, “to be secure”), hence fortress.

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Translations

Arabic دنقلا
  • دنقلا (dunqulā)city in Sudan

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Cite this entry
APA

Dongola. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dongola

MLA

“Dongola.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dongola. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Dongola,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dongola.

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