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dingo
noun din·go \ˈdiŋ-(ˌ)gō\
: a wild dog of Australia
plural dingoes
Full Definition of DINGO
: a wild dog (Canis dingo) of Australia having a tan or reddish coat that is often considered a subspecies (C. familiaris dingo) of the domestic dog
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Origin of DINGO
Dharuk (Australian aboriginal language of the Port Jackson area) diŋgu
First Known Use: 1789
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