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sung

Definition of SUNG

past and past participle of sing

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Rhymes with SUNG

bung, dung, hung, lung, pung, rung, tongue, tung, young

Sung

noun \ˈsu̇ŋ\

Definition of SUNG

: a Chinese dynasty dated a.d. 960–1280 and marked by cultural refinement and achievements in philosophy, literature, and art

— Sung adjective

Origin of SUNG

Chinese (Beijing) Sòng

First Known Use: 1673

Other History Terms

agonistic, carpetbagger, enceinte, fief, historiography, paladin

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sung

Definition of SUNG for Kids

past and past participle of sing

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