sea lion meaning

UK /siː ˈlaɪən/ US /si ˈlaɪən/ 3 syllables

sea lion (noun): any of several large eared seals of the northern Pacific related to fur seals but lacking their valuable coat.

Definition of sea lion

  1. any of several large eared seals of the northern Pacific related to fur seals but lacking their valuable coat

    Type of: eared seal

    Kinds: South American sea lion, California sea lion, Australian sea lion, Steller sea lion

How to pronounce sea lion

sea lion is pronounced /siː ˈlaɪən/ in British English and /si ˈlaɪən/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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