sea leopard en · NOUN
Meanings
- Any of several species of spotted seals, all in family Phocidae. ▸ Hydrurga leptonyx, of the Antarctic Ocean
- Any of several species of spotted seals, all in family Phocidae. ▸ Leptonychotes weddellii, of the Antarctic.
- Any of several species of spotted seals, all in family Phocidae. ▸ The harbor seal, Phoca vitulina.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sea leopards | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Ogmorhinus leptonyx (Hydrurga leptonyx) · common seal (Phoca vitulina) · Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) · leopard seal (all senses) · North Pacific sea leopard (Phoca vitulina)