sirenian
/saɪˈɹiːniən/
sirenian noun: a marine mammal of the order Sirenia, including the manatee and dugong, characterized by large forelimbs with no hind limbs.
Noun
sirenian (plural sirenians)
- A marine mammal of the order Sirenia, including the manatee and dugong, characterized by large forelimbs with no hind limbs.
- The cetaceans (whales and dolphins) together with the sirenians (sea cows and manatees) are the sea mammals best-adapted to the seas of today, but it is the cetaceans that have most engaged the attention of mankind as both prey and fellow sentient being.2011 September 22, Richard Shelton, “Sheep, pig, whale”, in Times Literary Supplement
- Synonyms:
- sea cow
sirenian meaning in Tagalog
sirenian in Tagalog
- marine mammal of the order Sirenia
- duyong
Synonyms of sirenian
Forms of sirenian
| plural | sirenians |
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Origin of sirenian
From the scientific name, translingual Sirenia.
Questions about sirenian
- What does sirenian mean?
- Sirenian means a marine mammal of the order Sirenia, including the manatee and dugong, characterized by large forelimbs with no hind limbs.
- What is sirenian in Tagalog?
- Sirenian in Tagalog is duyong. See Sirenian meaning in Tagalog.
- What part of speech is sirenian?
- Sirenian is a noun.
- How do you pronounce sirenian?
- Sirenian is pronounced /saɪˈɹiːniən/.
- What is the plural of sirenian?
- The plural of sirenian is sirenians.
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