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sea lion
noun
: any of several Pacific eared seals (such as genera Eumetopias and Zalophus) that are usually larger than the related fur seals and lack a thick underfur
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Search for sea turtles, sea lions, and blue-footed boobies during the day, and spend the evening in the ship's hot tub or take in one of the nightly lectures by certified naturalists from the Galapagos National Park.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
Dead baby sea lions are showing up along California coastal islands.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1697, in the meaning defined above
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“Sea lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20lion. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
sea lion
noun
: any of several large Pacific seals that have small ears on the outside of the body
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