Dingo
(noun)
A wild dog found in Australia, known for its distinctive howl.
Origin:
The word dingo is believed to come from the language of the dharug people, the indigenous australians of the sydney area, where the word for the animal is dyin-gu.
Examples:
- The dingo is a wild dog native to Australia.
- The dingo is known for its distinctive howl.
- The dingo is a carnivorous animal that hunts in packs.
- Dingos are known to attack domestic animals and can be considered a pest.
- The dingo population is declining due to habitat loss and hunting.