dingo
/'diɳgou/
Definition
- Noun:
- A wolflike, yellowish-brown wild dog native to Australia (Canis lupus dingo or Canis dingo). It is a free-roaming canine that lives independently or in packs.
Usage
- The word "dingo" is used to refer specifically to this Australian wild dog species. It is a countable noun (plural: dingoes or dingos).
- It is typically used in biological, zoological, and general descriptive contexts about Australian wildlife.
Examples
- Noun:
- The dingo is an apex predator in many Australian ecosystems.
- We heard the howl of a dingo in the distance.
- A pack of dingoes was spotted near the campground.
Advanced Usage
- "Pure dingo": Refers to a dingo with no genetic mixture from domestic dogs.
- Conservation efforts aim to protect the population of pure dingoes.
- "Dingo fence": A well-known term for a pest-exclusion fence built to keep dingoes out of certain areas.
- The Dingo Fence in Australia is one of the longest structures in the world.
Variants and Related Words
- Dingoes (n): Standard plural form.
- Dingos (n): An accepted alternative plural form.
Synonyms
- Australian wild dog: A descriptive synonym.
- Warrigal: An indigenous Australian term for the dingo.
Related Phrases
- "A dingo's got my baby!": A famous, controversial phrase from a 1980s Australian legal case and subsequent media, often referenced in popular culture. (Note: This is a highly specific cultural reference, not a standard phrase for the animal itself).
Noun
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wolflike yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia
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