First Known Use: 1914
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Weddell seal
noun Wed·dell seal \wi-ˈdel-, ˈwe-dəl-\
Definition of WEDDELL SEAL
: a vocal Antarctic hair seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) noted for its deep dives in search of food
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Origin of WEDDELL SEAL
James Weddell †1834 English navigator
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