Main Entry:

din·go

Pronunciation:

\ˈdiŋ-(ˌ)gō\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural dingoes

Etymology:

Dharuk (Australian aboriginal language of the Port Jackson area) diŋgu

Date:

1789

: 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

[dingo illustration]