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Noun: sea lion  see'lI-un
  1. Any of several large eared seals of the family Otariidae found mainly in the Pacific Ocean, characterized by external ear flaps and the ability to rotate their hind flippers forward
    "Sea lions barked loudly from the rocky outcrop"

Derived forms: sea lions

Type of: eared seal

Encyclopedia: Sea lion