dingo
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈdɪŋɡoʊ// UK //dˈɪŋɡəʊ// din·go
n. a wild dog that lives in Australia. It looks like a large, lean dog with a bushy tail and is known for being a good hunter.
n. a wild canine species native to Australia, typically characterized by a lean build, pointed ears, and a bushy tail. Often used in the plural to refer to the population as a whole.
The dingo is a wild dog found in the Australian outback.
While hiking in the national park, we saw a dingo watching us from the edge of the trail.
The dingo plays a complex role in the Australian ecosystem, acting as both a top predator and a scavenger that helps to clear carcasses from the landscape.
Borrowed from Dharug dingu (“tame or domesticated dingo”).