Harp Seal Definition

noun
A migratory, earless arctic seal (Phoca groenlandica) having pups with silky, white fur.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • Pagophilus groenlandicus
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Other Word Forms of Harp Seal

Noun

Singular:
harp seal
Plural:
harp-seals

Origin of Harp Seal

  • From the shape of the markings on its shoulders and sides

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Harp Seal Sentence Examples

  • Baby Harp Seal This baby harp seal will have a silky white coat for only the first three weeks of its life.

  • This means more animals are being killed than would be considered prudent under a truly precautionary approach to harp seal management.

  • Late spring Greenland storms Drown thousands of harp seal pups, Nothing on TV.

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