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sea lion
noun
- any of several large eared seals, as Eumetopias jubatus Steller's sea lion, of the northern Pacific Ocean, and Zalophus californicus California sea lion, of the Pacific coast of North America.
- Heraldry. a monster having the forepart of a lion, webbed forepaws, and the dorsal fin and tail of a fish.
sea lion
noun
- any of various large eared seals, such as Zalophus californianus ( Californian sea lion ), of the N Pacific, often used as a performing animal
Word History and Origins
Origin of sea lion1
Example Sentences
Hundreds of sea lions and dolphins have been affected so far, Milstein said.
The Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro has taken in more than 100 sickened sea lions, according to the organization.
But last month off the coast of Southern California, the ocean turned hostile after a sea lion lunged at him, bit him and dragged him off his board.
A 15-year-old girl was attacked during her swim test in Long Beach by a sea lion sickened by a recent toxic algae bloom, according to the girl’s family.
According to The Dolphin Company's website, species held at the park include bottlenose dolphins, rough-toothed dolphins, sea lions, penguins, harbour seals, birds and reptiles.
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