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Definition of elephant seal

elephant seal

Plural:elephant seals
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1

A massive, earless marine mammal of the genus Mirounga (comprising northern and southern species), noted for its extreme sexual dimorphism and the adult male's distinctive, inflatable trunk-like snout.

Example

"During the mating season, massive male elephant seals engage in fierce battles for dominance along the coastal beaches of California and Antarctica."

• Nearby Words

elephant bird
elephant file snake
elephant garlic
elephant seal
elephant trunk snake
elephantfish
elevator

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Elephant seal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/elephant%20seal
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