sea-lion

sea-li·on

S s

Transcription

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

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

Definitions of sea-lion word

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

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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

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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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.

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