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walrus
(wôl′rəs)
a massive, arctic sea carnivore (Odobenus rosmarus) of the same family (Otariidae) as the eared seals, having two tusks projecting from the upper jaw, a thick mustache, a very thick hide, and a heavy layer of blubber
Origin: Du < Dan hvalros, prob. by metathesis < ON hrosshvalr, lit., horse whale < hross, akin to OE hros, horse + hvalr, whale
adjective
of, characteristic of, or suggestive of a walrus; specif., designating a mustache with long, drooping ends
See walrus in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun pl. walrus walrus or wal·rus·es
A large marine mammal (Odobenus rosmarus) of Arctic regions, related to the seals and having two long tusks, tough wrinkled skin, and four flippers. Also called sea horse.
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Origin: Dutch
Origin: , of Scandinavian origin
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