Dugong: meaning, definitions and examples

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dugong

 

[ หˆduหษกษ’ล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine animal

The dugong is a large marine mammal that is found in warm coastal waters from East Africa to Australia, including the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. It is one of the few remaining species of the once diverse order Sirenia, which also includes manatees. Dugongs are herbivores, feeding primarily on seagrass and are known for their distinctive, elongated bodies and fluked tails.

Synonyms

marine mammal, sea cow.

Examples of usage

  • The dugong grazes on seagrass in shallow waters.
  • Conservation efforts are in place to protect the dugong's habitat.
  • Dugongs can be seen swimming gracefully in the ocean.
  • The dugong's population has been declining due to habitat loss.

Translations

Translations of the word "dugong" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dugong

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅเค—เฅ‹เค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dugong

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dugong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัŽะณะพะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dล‚ugonogi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฅใ‚ดใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dugong

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dugong

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dugong

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘๊ณต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุฌูˆู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dugong

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dugong

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตท็‰›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dugong

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dugong

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดัŽะณะพะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒฃแƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dugon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dugong

Etymology

The word 'dugong' originates from the Arabic word 'duggun', which itself is derived from the Malay term 'dugong'. The name likely reflects the animal's unique appearance and behavior. Dugongs have been known to humans for thousands of years, as evidenced by ancient artifacts and writings. They were historically hunted for their meat and oil, leading to significant declines in their populations. Throughout history, dugongs have been an important part of coastal ecosystems and have been culturally significant to many maritime communities. The conservation status of the dugong has become a focus of environmental efforts in recent decades, highlighting the need to protect this vulnerable species and its habitat.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,771, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.