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Definition of: dugong
(d′gong) noun
An aquatic, herbivorous mammal (genus Dugong) of the East Indies and Australia, having flippers in front, a paddlelike tail, and tusks which in the male grow to large size: also called sea cow. [<Malay duyong]
(From 9 to 12 feet in length; 450 to 2000 pounds)
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