dugong

Definition

A plant-eating aquatic marine mammal, of the species Dugong dugon, found in tropical regions.

Etymology

Borrowed from Cebuano dugong.

Example Sentences

• "The Ceylong dugong is an extraordinary and interesting animal which is often seen on the coast. It is plentiful in and about the Gulf of Manaar, and resembles somewhat a huge, thickly-made, bluff-headed seal."
• "“What are those things that aren’t seals? Much worse than seals. Big, blubbery things. Dugongs.”"

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