Dugong

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Translingual

Dugong

Etymology

Ultimately from Cebuano dugong.

Proper noun

Dugong m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Dugongidae – dugong, a sea mammal.

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Further reading

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Etymology

Ultimately from Cebuano dugong.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈduːɡɔŋ/, /duˈɡɔŋ/
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Noun

Dugong m (strong, genitive Dugongs or Dugong, plural Dugongs or Dugonge)

  1. dugong
    Synonym: Gabelschwanzseekuh

Usage notes

  • The word is not widely known among the general population. The broader term Seekuh will be used instead.

Declension

Declension of Dugong
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Dugong die Dugongs, Dugonge
genitive eines des Dugongs, Dugong der Dugongs, Dugonge
dative einem dem Dugong den Dugongs, Dugongen
accusative einen den Dugong die Dugongs, Dugonge

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