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walruses

Variant of walrus

noun pl. walruses or walrus

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

adjective

of, characteristic of, or suggestive of a walrus; specif., designating a mustache with long, drooping ends

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