NYT Dictionary

DUGONG

/ˈduɡɑŋ/
NounDU-gongdu-gong · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A plant-eating sirenian of the species Dugong dugon, found in tropical regions and having a fluked tail.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Etymology tree Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *duyuŋ Cebuano dugongbor. English dugong Borrowed from Cebuano dugong.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dugongid

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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