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mungo

[ muhng-goh ]

noun

, plural mun·gos.
  1. a low-grade wool from felted rags or waste.


mungo

/ ˈmʌŋɡəʊ /

noun

  1. a cheap felted fabric made from waste wool


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Word History and Origins

Origin of mungo1

First recorded in 1800–10; origin uncertain

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mungo1

C19: of unknown origin

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Example Sentences

When it comes to mating, the banded mongoose (Mungos mungo) likes to keep things in the family.

Sir Mungo Malagrowther, for such he became, thus got an early footing at Court, which another would have improved and maintained.

And be it told to Sir Mungo's praise, that there were points about him in the highest respect suited to his official situation.

Accordingly, this appeared from the manner in which Sir Mungo Malagrowther conducted himself upon entering the apartment.

Sir Mungo, to continue the simile, had long ago learned to run cunning, and make sure of mouthing his game.

This execution, which so captivated the imagination of Sir Mungo Malagrowther, was really a striking one.

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