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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPhoque
Pronunciation / Transliteration: fok
"Le phoque nage dans l'océan."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A marine mammal that is typically characterized by a streamlined body and flippers.
"The seal swam gracefully through the water, leaping out to catch fish." - 2
A device or emblem used to authenticate documents or signify approval.
"The official document bore the seal of the state, confirming its legitimacy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'seal' originates from the Old English 'seolh', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*selhwaz'. Historically, it referred to the marine animal, and over time, it evolved to also denote a device used to authenticate documents, reflecting its dual significance in nature and human activity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Seal" is said worldwide
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Phoque
Transliteration: fok
"Le phoque nage dans l'océan."
Siegel
Transliteration: ziːɡl̩
"Das Dokument trägt das offizielle Siegel."
Foca
Transliteration: foka
"La foca gioca nell'acqua."
Foca
Transliteration: foka
"La foca nada en el mar."
Foca
Transliteration: foka
"A foca mergulha no oceano."
सील
Transliteration: sīl
"दस्तावेज़ पर आधिकारिक सील है।"
海豹
Transliteration: hǎibào
"海豹在水中游泳。"
물개
Transliteration: mulgae
"물개가 바다에서 수영하고 있다."
アザラシ
Transliteration: azarashi
"アザラシが水中で遊んでいます。"
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