walrus
wal·rus
noun \ˈwȯl-rəs, ˈwäl-\ plural walrus or wal·rus·es
Definition of WALRUS
: 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
See Origin of WALRUS
Dutch, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Dan & Norwegian hvalros walrus, Old Norse rosmhvalr
First Known Use: 1728
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