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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPinniped
/ˈpɪn.ɪ.pɛd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A group of marine mammals that includes seals, sea lions, and walruses, characterized by their fin-like limbs.
"Pinnipeds are often seen lounging on rocky shores or swimming gracefully in the ocean." - 2
Any member of the family Pinnipedia, which are known for their adaptations to a marine lifestyle.
"The pinniped population has been affected by climate change and habitat loss."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the modern Latin pinnipeda, combining the Latin pinna (meaning feather, wing, or fin) and pes (meaning foot). Coined in the 19th century to scientifically classify aquatic carnivorous mammals possessing fin-like feet or flippers.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pinniped" is said worldwide
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pinnipède
Transliteration: pinnipède
"Les pinnipèdes sont souvent observés sur les côtes rocheuses."
Robbe
Transliteration: ˈʁɔbə
"Die Robben sind eine Gruppe von Meeressäugetieren."
pinnipede
Transliteration: pinnipede
"I pinnipedi sono noti per le loro pinne."
pinnípedo
Transliteration: pinˈnipedo
"Los pinnípedos son mamíferos marinos adaptados a la vida en el agua."
pinnípede
Transliteration: piˈnipɛdʒi
"Os pinnípedes incluem focas e leões marinhos."
पिन्निपेड
Transliteration: pinniped
"पिन्निपेड समुद्री स्तनधारी हैं जो अपने पंखों के लिए जाने जाते हैं।"
鳍足类
Transliteration: qí zú lèi
"鳍足类动物包括海豹和海狮。"
바다표범
Transliteration: badapyo-beom
"바다표범은 해양 환경에 적응한 포유류입니다."
ヒゲクジラ
Transliteration: hige kujira
"ヒゲクジラは海洋生活に適応した哺乳類です。"
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