eared seal

E e

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [eerd seel]
- /ɪərd sil/
- /-ɪəd siːl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [eerd seel]
- /ɪərd sil/

Definitions of eared seal words

noun eared seal any seal of the family Otariidae, comprising the sea lions and fur seals, having external ears and flexible hind flippers that are used when moving about on land: the front flippers are used in swimming. 1
noun eared seal any seal of the pinniped family Otariidae, typically having visible earflaps and conspicuous hind limbs that can be used for locomotion on land 0
noun eared seal any of various seals (family Otariidae) with distinct external ears and hind limbs used in locomotion, including fur seals and sea lions 0
noun eared seal A seal belonging in the Otariidae family; a fur seal or a sea lion, differing from the true seals in having small, visible ears and the ability to walk on land. 0

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Origin of eared seal

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85

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Parts of speech for Eared seal

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eared seal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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