| dugong | <zoology> An aquatic herbivorous mammal (Halicore dugong), of the order Sirenia, allied to the manatee, but with a bilobed tail. It inhabits the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, East Indies, and Australia. Alternative forms: duyong. Origin: Malayan dyng, or Javan. Duyung. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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