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pinniped

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪnɪpɛd/
Zoology
Definition of pinniped

noun

  • a carnivorous aquatic mammal of the order Pinnipedia, such as a seal or walrus.

adjective

  • relating to or denoting pinnipeds.

pinniped in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of pinniped in the US English dictionary
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