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lungi

[loong-gee, loon-jee] / ˈlʊŋ gi, ˈlʊn dʒi /
NOUN
turban
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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And bowlers such as Rabada, Jansen, Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi are able to take crucial wickets during the powerplay.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

South Africa have added Lungi Ngidi to their squad after fellow quick Kagiso Rabada missed the opener with a rib injury and is doubtful for the final match.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi edged South Africa closer, before Ngidi was athletically held by Haris Rauf in his follow-through with 11 still needed.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2023

South Africa brought in left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi and also included Lungi Ngidi while leaving out pace bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Lizaad Williams.

From Washington Times • Oct. 27, 2023

A certain artist was singing Secchi's "Lungi dal caro."

From Garcia the Centenarian And His Times Being a Memoir of Manuel Garcia's Life and Labours for the Advancement of Music and Science by Mackinlay, M. (Malcolm) Sterling




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