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Definition of dugite

dugite

/ˈdjuː.ɡaɪt/
du · gite
Plural:dugites
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dugite Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian A highly venomous snake (Pseudonaja affinis) native to the coastal plains of Western Australia and parts of South Australia, belonging to the brown snake family and characterized by its slender build and olive-green to brownish coloration.

Example

"During the warm summer months, hikers in Western Australia are advised to wear thick trousers to protect against a potential bite from a dugite."

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• Nearby Words

duet
duff
duffel
dugite
dugong
dugout
duh

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from the Nyungar (Noongar) Aboriginal language of Western Australia, derived from the word 'dukatj' or 'dokadji'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dugite. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dugite
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