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sea lion
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sea lion
n.
Any of several large-eared seals with relatively long neck and limbs, especially Zalophus californianus, of the northern Pacific.

sea lion
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any of various large eared seals, such as Zalophus californianus (Californian sea lion), of the N Pacific, often used as a performing animal
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.sea lionsea 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
Translations
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