First Known Use: 1728
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walrus
noun wal·rus \ˈwȯl-rəs, ˈwäl-\
: a large animal that lives on land and in the sea in northern regions and that has flippers and long tusks
plural walrus or wal·rus·es
Full Definition of WALRUS
: a large gregarious marine mammal (Odobenus rosmarus of the family Odobenidae) of arctic waters that is related to the seals and has long ivory tusks, a tough wrinkled hide, and stiff whiskers and that feeds mainly on bivalve mollusks
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Origin of WALRUS
Dutch, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Dan & Norwegian hvalros walrus, Old Norse rosmhvalr
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walrus
noun wal·rus \ˈwȯl-rəs\
Definition of WALRUS for Kids
: a large animal of northern seas that is related to the seal and has long ivory tusks, a tough wrinkled hide, and flippers used in swimming, diving, and moving about on land
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