dugong
What is another word for dugong? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A plant-eating marine mammal of tropical waters that has a fluked tail and is related to the manatee.
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How to use dugong
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a dugong calf
dugong and manatee
spot a dugong
a herd of dugongs
It is a standard word used in both everyday and scientific writing about animals.
Etymology
English borrowed dugong from Cebuano, where the word is also dugong.
Full origin of dugong →Frequently asked questions
What is a dugong?
A dugong is a plant-eating marine mammal found in tropical regions. It has a fluked tail and belongs to the group known as sirenians.
Is a dugong the same as a manatee?
No. Both are sirenians, but they are different animals, and the dugong has a fluked tail.
What language does the word dugong come from?
English borrowed it from Cebuano.
