
Meaning of PINNIPEDIA
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] seals; sea lions; walruses |
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PINNIPEDIA is a 10 letter word that starts with P. |
| | Synonyms: | | suborder Pinnipedia |
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| | See Also: | | animal order, Carnivora, family Odobenidae, family Otariidae, family Phocidae, Odobenidae, order Carnivora, Otariidae, Phocidae, pinnatiped, pinniped, pinniped mammal | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Pin`ni*pe"di*a\, n. pl. [NL. So called because their
webbed feet are used as paddles or fins.] (Zo["o]l.)
A suborder of aquatic carnivorous mammals including the seals
and walruses; -- opposed to Fissipedia.
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