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Sea lion

//ˈsiː ˈlaɪən// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun

1
A marine mammal of most genera in the family Otariidae (the eared seals).
"But Sophia's mother was not the woman to brook defiance. After a few moments' vain remonstrance her husband complied. His manner and appearance were suggestive of a satiated sea-lion."
2
any of several large eared seals of the northern Pacific related to fur seals but lacking their valuable coat wordnet
3
A monster consisting of the upper part of a lion combined with the tail of a fish (a lion marined).
4
A steamer transporting cattle from the ports of Texas. US, historical, slang
5
A cow or bull transported by steamer from the ports of Texas. US, historical, slang

Verb

1
Alternative form of sealion (“engage in disingenuous debate”). alt-of, alternative, rare

Etymology

Etymology 1

From sea + lion, named from its marine habitat and its lion-like barking roar and mane. Compare Middle English see hound, cee-hound, se hound (“beaver”, literally “sea-hound”).

Etymology 2

From sea + lion, named from its marine habitat and its lion-like barking roar and mane. Compare Middle English see hound, cee-hound, se hound (“beaver”, literally “sea-hound”).

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