sea lion

sea li·on

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [see lahy-uh n]
- /si ˈlaɪ ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [see lahy-uh n]
- /si ˈlaɪ ən/

Definitions of sea lion words

noun 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 sea lion Heraldry. a monster having the forepart of a lion, webbed forepaws, and the dorsal fin and tail of a fish. 1
noun sea lion large seal 1
countable noun sea lion A sea lion is a type of large seal. 0
noun sea lion any of various large eared seals, such as Zalophus californianus (Californian sea lion), of the N Pacific, often used as a performing animal 0
noun sea lion any of several genera of large, eared seals without underfur, usually living in colonies along the Pacific coastline 0

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Origin of 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 Sea lion

noun

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sea lion 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.

According to our data about 61% 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.

sea lion usage trend in Literature

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