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单词 dugite
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Definition of dugite in English:

dugite

nounˈdjuːɡʌɪt
  • A highly venomous snake found in south-western Australia, similar to the related brown snakes.

    拟眼镜蛇

    Pseudonaja affinis, family Elapidae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This includes many populous areas, and dugites are a relatively frequent cause of snakebite in this area.
    • There are several species, the most important medically being the eastern or common brown, the western brown or gwardar and the dugite.
    • Other examples resembling the general appearance of dugites from the Middleback ranges and environs have been found.
    • Needless to say, we gave the dugite a wide berth.
    • A couple of hours later we saw the culprit by our pond - a 4 ft dugite slithering across the lawn.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Nyungar dukayj.

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