plural Kung
1
: a member of a people of southern Africa
—usually preceded in writing by !
2
: the Khoisan language of the !Kung people
—usually preceded in writing by !

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Kung was in 1926

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“Kung.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Kung. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

Biographical Definition

Prince 1833–1898 Manchu statesman
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