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sea lion
noun
: any of several Pacific eared seals (such as genera Eumetopias and Zalophus) that are usually larger than the related fur seals and lack a thick underfur
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Anyone with information on the sea lion shooting can contact NOAA’s 24/7 enforcement hotline at (800) 853-1964.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
The 2-year-old male sea lion was discovered between two lifeguard stations at the Orange County beach on Aug. 7, NOAA Fisheries announced in an Instagram post Wednesday.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
Orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, sea otters, and a variety of aquatic birds like puffins also call these waters home.
Trails for hiking, running, and biking surround Tofino, winding through old-growth forests, dropping down to hidden beaches, and climbing up to scenic viewpoints.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012) Martin Short as a crazed Italian circus sea lion!
—Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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First Known Use
1697, in the meaning defined above
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“Sea lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20lion. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
sea lion
noun
: any of several large Pacific seals that have small ears on the outside of the body
More from Merriam-Webster on sea lion
Nglish: Translation of sea lion for Spanish Speakers
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