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dugong

/dʌɡɒŋ/ noun · British & US
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noun

A large marine mammal related to the manatee and the elephant, found in tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region. It is a herbivorous, slow-moving animal that feeds on sea grasses and other marine plants.

Example

"The dugong swam slowly through the shallow waters, its snout poking out of the water as it searched for food."

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