dibatag
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dibatag
1890–95; < Somali dib-táag, equivalent to dib tail + táag strong
Example Sentences
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Although local, these animals are fairly common in the interior of Somaliland, where they are known by the name of dibatag.
From Project Gutenberg
Not much hope of being able to fasten on his throat like a young leopard on a dibatag, kudu or impala buck.
From Project Gutenberg
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