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Definition of walrus

walrus

/ˈwɔːl.rəs/
wal · rus
Plural:walruses
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• noun

1

A large marine mammal native to the Arctic Ocean and sub-Arctic seas, characterized by its prominent long tusks, stiff whiskers, and a thick layer of blubber.

Example

"The enormous walrus hauled its massive body onto the drifting ice floe to rest after foraging for clams on the ocean floor."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch 'walrus', which likely originated as a metathesis (inversion) of Old Norse 'hrossvalr' (horse-whale), combining 'hross' (horse) and 'valr' (whale).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Walrus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/walrus
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