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Senghor

Noun (Proper)

A surname of Senegalese origin, derived from the Wolof ethnic group.

Example Sentence: The renowned poet and politician Léopold Sédar Senghor was the first President of Senegal.

Noun

(1) Any of various species of ants belonging to the genus Senghorius, commonly found in tropical regions.

(2) A small, dark, and shiny beetle native to South America.

(3) A variety of red wine grape mainly grown in the Bordeaux region of France.

(4) In traditional Malian music, a type of drum played with bare hands, similar to a bongo.

(5) A unit of currency used in Senegal until 1997, equivalent to one hundredth of a franc.

(6) A term used in computer science to describe an algorithm for calculating shortest paths in a graph.

(7) A title given to the traditional ruler of the Serer people in Senegal and the Gambia.

Example Sentences:

• The Senghor ant colonies were truly fascinating to study in their complex social structure.
• The Senghor beetle is known for its striking iridescent colors.
• We enjoyed a glass of delicious Senghor wine with our meal at the French restaurant.
• The energetic rhythms of the Senghor drums filled the air during the festival.
• During our trip to Senegal, we exchanged some currency and received a small amount of Senghor coins.
• The Senghor algorithm greatly improved the efficiency of our computer program.
• The Senghor's role as a tribal chief is deeply respected by the community.

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