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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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La Jolla Cove and Mission Beach are among the top spots for swimming, surfing, sunsets and spotting wildlife like sea lions and dolphins.
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Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2024
Advertisement The sea lions and seals consume as much as 1,000 pounds of fish a day and require constant care and monitoring.
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Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
Gibbons started singing again, and the sea lions began vocalizing.
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The Indianapolis Star, 8 Apr. 2024
The virus has also killed wild mammals, including tens of thousands of seals and sea lions, and a number of pet cats.
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Kenny Torrella, Vox, 4 June 2024
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Word History
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 7 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
sea lion
noun
: any of several large Pacific seals that have small ears on the outside of the body
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