Meaning of the word dugong in English
What does dugong mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dugong
US /ˈduːɡɑːŋ/
UK /ˈdjuː.ɡɒŋ/
Noun
a large, plant-eating marine mammal with a flattened tail and two flippers, found in tropical coastal waters. It is the only living species of the family Dugongidae.
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The divers spotted a rare dugong grazing on seagrass.
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Conservation efforts are underway to protect the endangered dugong population.
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