sea cow

noun

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While the sight is not unusual during stretches of cold weather, the sheer volume of sea cows stuck out to them. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024 How To See The Manatees There are several ways to see the majestic sea cows in the Manatee Capital of the World. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024 Manatee season marks a time for boaters to be especially wary while out on the water to avoid collisions with sea cows. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024 Here are the best spots in Miami to see the sea cows. Martin Vassolo, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sea cow 

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sea cow was in 1613

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“Sea cow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20cow. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.

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