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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPinniped
/ˈpɪnɪˌpɛd/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
The term 'pinniped' is derived from the Latin roots 'pinna' meaning 'fin' and 'ped' meaning 'foot', referring to the fin-footed marine mammals. It was first used in the late 19th century as a taxonomic classification for seals, sea lions, and walruses.
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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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