phocine
Americanadjective
adjective
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of, relating to, or resembling a seal
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of, relating to, or belonging to the Phocinae, a subfamily that includes the harbour seal and grey seal
Etymology
Origin of phocine
1840–50; < Latin phōc ( a ) seal (< Greek phṓkē ) + -ine 1
Vocabulary lists containing phocine
Example Sentences
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Feds attributed those deaths to phocine distemper virus.
From Washington Times • Jul. 5, 2022
They in turn take an interest in the author's phocine connection.
From The Guardian • Jul. 6, 2012
But after all, any phocine ambition, either for extinction or higher evolution, may be an empty thing; because the seal is very comfortable as he is.
From The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 26, February 1893 An Illustrated Monthly by Various
There are many interesting facts connected with these islands and the habits of these phocine kindred, but space is limited.
From Oregon, Washington and Alaska; Sights and Scenes for the Tourist by Lomax, E. L. (Edward Lloyd)
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