Weddell seal

noun

Wed·​dell seal wə-ˈdel- How to pronounce Weddell seal (audio) ˈwe-dᵊl- How to pronounce Weddell seal (audio)
: a vocal Antarctic hair seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) noted for its deep dives in search of food

Word History

Etymology

James Weddell †1834 English navigator

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Weddell seal was in 1914

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“Weddell seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Weddell%20seal. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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