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california sea lion

Cal·i·for·nia sea li·on
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kal-uh-fawrn-yuh, -fawr-nee-uh see lahy-uh n]
    • /ˌkæl əˈfɔrn yə, -ˈfɔr ni ə si ˈlaɪ ən/
    • /kælɪˈfɔːnɪə siː ˈlaɪ.ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kal-uh-fawrn-yuh, -fawr-nee-uh see lahy-uh n]
    • /ˌkæl əˈfɔrn yə, -ˈfɔr ni ə si ˈlaɪ ən/

Definitions of california sea lion words

  • noun california sea lion any of several large eared seals, as Eumetopias jubatus (Steller's sea lion) of the northern Pacific, and Zalophus californicus (California sea lion) of the Pacific coast of North America. 1
  • noun california sea lion Heraldry. a monster having the forepart of a lion, webbed forepaws, and the dorsal fin and tail of a fish. 1

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Origin of california sea lion

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605

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Parts of speech for California sea lion

noun
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california sea lion popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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