sirenian
si·re·ni·an
noun \sī-ˈrē-nē-ən\Definition of SIRENIAN
: any of an order (Sirenia) of aquatic herbivorous mammals (as a manatee, dugong, or Steller's sea cow) that have large forelimbs resembling paddles, no hind limbs, and a flattened tail resembling a fin
— sirenian adjective
Origin of SIRENIAN
New Latin Sirenia, from Latin siren
First Known Use: 1883
Rhymes with SIRENIAN
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