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Meaning
Noun
●
In Geomorphology & Sri Lanka:
A
conical
mound
of
earth
with an
ice core
caused
by
permafrost
uplift
,
particularly
if
lasting
more than a year.
●
In Sri Lankan English:
A
flexible
pole
supported
on one
shoulder
, with a
load
suspended
from each end.
●
In Sri Lankan English & Units of measure:
A
measure
of
weight
equivalent
to that which can be
carried
using a
pingo
, perhaps about 55
pounds
(25
kilograms
) (see the 2013 quotation).
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Synonyms
Hydrolaccolith
Picul
Carrying Pole
Milkmaid'S Yoke
Shoulder Pole
Rhymes
Bingo
Lingo
Dingo
Pingo
Jingo
Gringo
Flamingo
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