Pinniped
[PIN-ə-ped]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: Latin, 19th century
1.
A carnivorous aquatic mammal of the order Pinnipedia, such as a seal or walrus.
Examples of Pinniped in a sentence
"Seals, sea lions, and walruses are all pinnipeds — carnivorous mammals who live in the water."
"Billy thinks all types of pinnipeds are adorable, even though he knows they can be dangerous."
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