Word
dingo
Phoneticsdin·go
US/ˈdɪŋɡoʊ/
UK/dˈɪŋɡəʊ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The dingo is a wild dog found in the Australian outback.”
contextual
“While hiking in the national park, we saw a dingo watching us from the edge of the trail.”
complex
“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.”
Etymology
Borrowed from Dharug dingu (“tame or domesticated dingo”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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