dugong: Meaning and Definition of

du•gong

Pronunciation: (d'gong, -gông), [key]
— n.
  1. an herbivorous, aquatic mammal, Dugong dugon, of the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, having a barrel-shaped body, flipperlike forelimbs, no hind limbs, and a triangular tail: widespread but rare.
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