sea lion

English

noun
Definitions
  • A marine mammal of any of several genera in the family Otariidae (the eared seals).
  • (heraldry) A monster consisting of the upper part of a lion combined with the tail of a fish.

Etymology

Affix from English sea + English lion.

Origin

English

lion

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