Walrus

['wɔːlrəs;'wɒl-] or ['wɔlrəs]

Definition

(noun.) either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber.

Checker: Wilmer--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A very large marine mammal (Trichecus rosmarus) of the Seal family, native of the Arctic Ocean. The male has long and powerful tusks descending from the upper jaw. It uses these in procuring food and in fighting. It is hunted for its oil, ivory, and skin. It feeds largely on mollusks. Called also morse.

Typed by Howard

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Morse, sea-horse, sea-cow (Trichechus rosmarus).

Typist: Merritt

Definition

n. a genus of aquatic web-footed (pinniped) Carnivores representative of a family (Trichechid) intermediate between the sea-lions and the seals—the upper canine teeth developed into enormous tusks—also called the Morse or the Seahorse.

Editor: Lorna