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Definition of leopard seal

leopard seal

Plural:leopard seals
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leopard seal Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, highly predatory true seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) native to the Antarctic and Subantarctic regions of the Southern Ocean, characterized by its spotted coat, muscular body, massive jaws, and diet consisting primarily of krill, penguins, and other seals.

Example

"The researchers observed a massive leopard seal patrolling the icy waters near the edge of the penguin colony."

• Nearby Words

leopard lily
leopard lizard
leopard pleco
leopard seal
leopard shark
leopard snake
leopard tortoise

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leopard seal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leopard seal
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