sea lion

noun

1. any of several large eared seals, as Eumetopias jubatus Steller's sea lion, of the northern Pacific Ocean, and Zalophus californicus California sea lion, of the Pacific coast of North America.

2. Heraldry.,  a monster having the forepart of a lion, webbed forepaws, and the dorsal fin and tail of a fish.

sea lion

noun

1. any of various large eared seals, such as Zalophus californianus ( Californian sea lion ), of the N Pacific, often used as a performing animal

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea lion¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

She says she confronted Bietz and his daughter after she saw him leaning over the sea lion and prodding it with a knife.

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A girl attending surf camp at Asilomar State Beach was bitten on the leg by a sea lion.

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Beginning in February, hundreds of dolphins and sea lions started washing up on California beaches, either dead or suffering from neurotoxin poisoning symptoms such as aggression, lethargy and seizures.

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At first he thought it was a seal or a sea lion.

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The Marine Mammal Center has responded to more than 200 sea lions that have shown symptoms, with 150 of those since the beginning of July.

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