PINNIPED


Meaning of PINNIPED in English

[ 'pɪnɪpɛd ]

■ noun Zoology a carnivorous aquatic mammal of an order (Pinnipedia) which comprises the seals, sea lions, and walrus.

Origin

from mod. L. Pinnipedia , from L. pinna 'wing, fin' + pes , ped- 'foot'.

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