Meaning of dingo in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdɪŋɡoʊ/

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  1. Noun

    dingo

    Etymology

    late 18th century: from Dharuk din-gu‘domesticated dingo’; dingo (sense 2 of the noun) dates from the mid 19th century and alludes to the treachery popularly associated with the dingo

    Definitions

    1. wolflike yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia

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