A walrus is a large marinerelating to the sea or ocean mammalan animal that feeds milk to its young that lives in cold northern waters. It is known for its long tusks, whiskers, and thick layer of blubbera thick layer of fat under the skin of sea animals.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈwɔl.rəs/
Easy pronunciation: WAL-rus (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: WAL.
The animal, not any other meaning.
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Walrus Meaning
a big sea mammal with tusks that lives in cold waters
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A large northern marine mammal with ivory tusks, whiskers, and thick blubber.
Example: We saw a walrus resting on the ice near the shore.
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Walrus Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- sea horse
- seahorse
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse walrus with seahorse, the small fish-like sea animal.
- Walrus is not a general word for any sea animal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does walrus mean?
Walrus means a large northern marine mammal with tusks and thick blubber.
What are walrus synonyms?
The source data lists sea horse and seahorse, but these are not good everyday synonyms for walrus because they usually mean a different animal.
Is a walrus the same as a seahorse?
No. A walrus is a large mammal, while a seahorse is a small fish-like sea creature.
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