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walrusOne entry found. Main Entry: wal·rus Pronunciation: \ˈwȯl-rəs, ˈwäl-\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural walrus or wal·rus·es Etymology: Dutch, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Dan & Norwegian hvalros walrus, Old Norse rosmhvalr Date: 1728 : a large gregarious marine mammal (Odobenus rosmarus of the family Odobenidae) of arctic waters that is related to the seals and has long ivory tusks, a tough wrinkled hide, and stiff whiskers and that feeds mainly on bivalve mollusks
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