pinniped

UK
/ˈpɪnɪpɛd/
US
/ˈpɪnɪpɛd/

Traduzioni

pinnipednoun
pinnipeds
pl
UK
/ˈpɪnɪpɛd/
US
/ˈpɪnɪpɛd/
The seal is a type of pinniped.
Тюлень - это вид ластоногих.
Sinonimi
pinnipedadjective
UK
/ˈpɪnɪpɛd/
US
/ˈpɪnɪˌpɛd/
Used attributively to describe things relating to pinnipeds; not used in comparative or superlative forms.

Definizioni

pinnipednoun
A member of the group of marine mammals that includes seals, sea lions, and walruses, characterized by their fin-like limbs.
The zoo's new exhibit features several species of pinnipeds, including harbor seals and California sea lions.
pinnipedadjective
Relating to or characteristic of pinnipeds (seals, sea lions, and walruses).
The biologist presented new findings on pinniped physiology.