English Explanatory Dictionary

sirenian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A marine mammal of the order Sirenia, including the manatee and dugong, characterized by large forelimbs with no hind limbs.

Pronunciation

/saɪˈɹiːniən/ /sʌɪˈɹiːnɪən/

Word forms

sirenian sirenians

Etymology

From the scientific name, translingual Sirenia.

Synonyms

sea cow
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