Harp-seal meaning

A seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus syn. Phoca groenlandica) of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans that is commercially hunted, primarily for its pelt.
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A migratory, earless arctic seal (Phoca groenlandica) having pups with silky, white fur.
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A species (Phoca groenlandica) of true seal (earless seal) found in the northernmost Atlantic Ocean and adjacent parts of the Arctic Ocean.
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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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