sea puppy en · NOUN
Etymology
The nickname comes from their resemblance to dogs in various respects, which is largely explainable by their phylogenetic relation to dogs; and the fact that they live in the sea.
Meanings
- (colloquial, diminutive, humorous, qualifier:nickname) A seal, especially one of the cutest and furriest kinds of seal, such as a fur seal or a sea lion, and most especially a juvenile thereof.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sea puppies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |