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- [see lahy-uh n]
- /si ˈlaɪ ən/
- /siː ˈlaɪ.ən/
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- [see lahy-uh n]
- /si ˈlaɪ ən/
Definitions of sea-lion word
- noun sea-lion any of several large eared seals, as Eumetopias jubatus (Steller's sea lion) of the northern Pacific, and Zalophus californicus (California sea lion) of the Pacific coast of North America. 1
- noun sea-lion Heraldry. a monster having the forepart of a lion, webbed forepaws, and the dorsal fin and tail of a fish. 1
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Origin of sea-lion
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605
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Parts of speech for Sea-lion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sea-lion popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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