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walrus

/ˈwɔːl.rəs/

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noun

/ˈwɔːl.rəs/B1formal
  • ruКрупное морское млекопитающее, обитающее в северных морях, отличающееся длинными бивнями из слоновой кости, прочной кожей и толстым слоем жира.

A large marine mammal found in northern seas, characterized by its long ivory tusks, tough hide, and thick blubber.

  1. Large marine mammalB1formal

    Either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber.

    ruМорж

    • The walrus uses its long tusks to haul itself onto ice floes.
    • We saw a herd of walruses resting on the beach during our Arctic expedition.
    • Walruses are known for their distinctive whiskers and loud vocalizations.
Forms
  • walrus plural form
  • walruses plural form
  • walruses' possessive plural form
  • walrus's possessive singular form