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noun

walrus

WAWL-rus/ˈwɔːlrəs/

a large Arctic marine mammal with tusks and whiskers

A walrus rests on the ice, its long tusks pointing downward.

A single adult walrus resting on a low Arctic ice floe, with its enormous body, bristly muzzle, paired long tusks and flippers clearly visible.
Etymology
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Dutch walrus already named the animal. The source says it was probably a reshaping of a Scandinavian name under the influence of Dutch words for “whale” and “horse,” rather than a securely established compound.

In context

Wild Life Documentary56:52
Normally, a walrus would use the ice for breeding, for birthing the young.
Exploring the Arctic Ocean as the Ice Disappears | Under Thin Ice | Full Documentary

More examples

  • The walrus uses its sensitive whiskers to find food.
  • Several walruses gather on the rocky shore.
  • A thick layer of fat keeps the walrus warm in Arctic waters.

Forms

walrus · walruses