seahorse meaning

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

seahorse has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

seahorse as a noun

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

    Synonyms: walrus, sea horse

    Type of: pinniped mammal

    Kinds: Atlantic walrus, Pacific walrus

  2. small fish with horse-like heads bent sharply downward and curled tails; swim in upright position

    Synonyms: sea horse

    Type of: pipefish

Word lists: words starting with SE · words ending in SE · 8-letter words

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