Dingo

Pronunciation /ˈdɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ (ディンゴ)
Part of Speech noun
English Definition

A wild Australian dog, native to the continent, known for its lean build, sandy-coloured coat, and role as Australia's largest land predator.

Japanese Translation

ディンゴ(オーストラリア原産の野生の犬)

Japanese Explanation

オーストラリア大陸に生息する野生の犬。細身の体つきと砂色の毛並みが特徴で、オーストラリア最大の陸上捕食動物として知られる。


Origin

From the Dharug Aboriginal language of the Sydney region, the original name for the semi-domesticated camp dogs kept by Aboriginal people, later applied to the wild population generally.


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