Manatee
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmæn.əˌtiː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Manatee is a noun meaning A mostly herbivorous sirenian of the genus Trichechus, having a paddle-like tail and nails on their flippers, found in tropical regions.
Meaning
A mostly herbivorous sirenian of the genus Trichechus, having a paddle-like tail and nails on their flippers, found in tropical regions.
Example Sentences
The ecological importance of the manatee is clear; scientists have demonstrated the dependancy^([sic]) of all components of an ecosystem on one another […]
Word Forms
- manatees
Synonyms for manatee
Depending on context, synonyms include lamantin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sea cow, trimusculid, mobula, seacow, devilfish, mactrid.
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