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sea lion

n.
Any of several large seals of the family Otariidae, having a blunter muzzle and a thinner coat than the fur seals, especially the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus).
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sea lion

n
(Animals) any of various large eared seals, such as Zalophus californianus (Californian sea lion), of the N Pacific, often used as a performing animal
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sea′ li`on


n.
any of several large eared seals, characterized by a blunt snout and a small amount of underfur.
[1595–1605]
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sea lion

Any of several large seals, mostly of Pacific waters, having a sleek body with visible ears and brownish fur.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.sea lion - any of several large eared seals of the northern Pacific related to fur seals but lacking their valuable coatsea lion - any of several large eared seals of the northern Pacific related to fur seals but lacking their valuable coat
eared seal - pinniped mammal having external ear flaps and hind limbs used for locomotion on land; valued for its soft underfur
Otaria Byronia, South American sea lion - of the southern coast of South America
Australian sea lion, Zalophus lobatus - a variety of sea lion found in Australia
Eumetopias jubatus, Steller sea lion, Steller's sea lion - largest sea lion; of the northern Pacific
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Translations
lachtan
merileijona
leão-marinho

sea lion

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sea lion

nleone m marino, otaria
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References in classic literature ?
They pitched a tent on shore, had a boat at their command, and passed their time merrily in rambling about the island, and coasting along the shores, shooting sealions, seals, foxes, geese, ducks, and penguins.
It contained photos of sealions at Porpoise Bay, on New Zealand's South Island, and a video of a mother sealion and her baby frolicking in shallow waters.
The blueprint for Operation Sealion, planned for September 1940, is remarkably similar to Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy four years later.
MALE sealion Oba enjoyed some emergency rations when keepers tucked treats into old fire hose donated by West Midlands Fire Service.
Operation Sealion: Hitler's Invasion Plan for Britain
And now the secret documents, prepared by the German General Staff as part of preparations for Operation Sealion - the invasion strategy - will be auctioned on Wednesday.
The secret Nazi dossier detailing targets in the North East as part of their 1940 invasion plan Operation Sealion
And now the secret documents, prepared by the German General Staff as part of preparations for Operation Sealion -- the invasion strategy -- will be auctioned on Wednesday.
"An idiot savant who plays the rolling ocean of Twitter like a blubber-necked sealion" - The New York Times's opinion of President Trump.
| October 22, 1975 It was the end of an era at Belle Vue when sealion trainer George Wilburn retired from the zoo.
See the sealion show, the lions and, of course, the monkeys.
There's Mundomar with its dolphin, sealion and parrot shows; at Terra Natura, animal lovers will enjoy learning about habitat and conservation; you can have splashing fun and keep cool at Aqualandia or Aqua Natura waterparks; and experience the spectacular thrills of Terra Mitica with its attractions and shows Why not visit the quaint old town to soak up the atmosphere and sample regional tapas, seafood or rice dishes at the many restaurants and bars.