fur seal

noun

1. any of several eared seals, as Callorhinus alascanus, having a plush underfur used in making coats, trimmings, etc.

fur seal

noun

1. any of various eared seals, esp of the genus Arctocephalus , that have a fine dense underfur and are hunted as a source of sealskin

Word History and Origins

Origin of fur seal¹

First recorded in 1765–75