English Explanatory Dictionary

sea lion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pinniped of most genera in the family Otariidae (the eared seals).
  2. A monster consisting of the upper part of a lion combined with the tail of a fish (a lion marined).
  3. A steamer transporting cattle from the ports of Texas.
  4. A cow or bull transported by steamer from the ports of Texas.
verb
  1. Alternative form of sealion (“engage in disingenuous debate”).

Pronunciation

/ˈsiː ˈlaɪən/ /ˈsiːˌlaɪən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sea lion.wav

Word forms

sea lion sea lions sea-lion sealion sea lioning sea lioned

Etymology

From sea + lion, named from its marine habitat and its lion-like barking roar and mane. Compare Middle English see hound, cee-hound, se hound (“beaver”, literally “sea-hound”).

Synonyms

sea puppy

Related words

sealion eared seal otariid otary seal true seal walrus

Derived words

California sea lion Galapagos sea lion Galápagos sea lion sealion South American sea lion Steller sea lion
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