1. plural of dugong; large marine mammals related to manatees, found in warm coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans

Examples

• Dugongs are herbivorous marine mammals that graze on seagrass.
• The dugongs in the Red Sea are protected by conservation laws.
• Scientists are studying the migration patterns of dugongs in Australian waters.
• Dugongs can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh over 800 pounds.
• The shallow coastal waters provide ideal feeding grounds for dugongs.
• Local fishermen reported seeing a group of dugongs near the reef.