Weddell seal
Wed·dell seal
noun \wi-ˈdel-, ˈwe-dəl-\Definition of WEDDELL SEAL
: a vocal Antarctic hair seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) noted for its deep dives in search of food
Origin of WEDDELL SEAL
James Weddell †1834 English navigator
First Known Use: 1914
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