leopard seal

leop·ard seal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lep-erd seel]
- /ˈlɛp ərd sil/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lep-erd seel]
- /ˈlɛp ərd sil/

Definition of leopard seal words

noun leopard seal a yellowish-gray, spotted seal, Hydrurga leptonyx, of the Antarctic. 1

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Origin of leopard seal

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95

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Parts of speech for Leopard seal

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leopard seal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

leopard seal usage trend in Literature

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