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sea elephant

sea elephant

noun

  1. another name for elephant seal
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sea elephant1

First recorded in 1595–1605
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Example Sentences

Dr. Caron proposes that the creature was similar to modern sea elephants.

The sad news, though, was the disappointment faced by the "Calgary kids excited about the opportunity to see a real live 'sea elephant'".

From BBC

I wished to use a sea elephant s tusk for the tip of the spear because it is hard and of the right shape.

Separately, wildlife workers have managed to keep alive nine pelicans, one western grebe and a sea elephant that were streaked with oil, Settle said.

From Reuters

Ten shillings were also paid for a 'sea elephant.'

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