Meaning of PINNATIPED
| Pronunciation: | | pi'natu`ped
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| | Definition: | | [n] aquatic carnivorous mammal having a streamlined body specialized for swimming with limbs modified as flippers |
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| | Synonyms: | | pinniped, pinniped mammal |
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| | See Also: | | aquatic mammal, Pinnipedia, pod, sea horse, seahorse, seal, suborder Pinnipedia, walrus | |
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\Pin*nat"i*ped\, a. [L. pinnatus feathered + pes,
pedis foot: cf. F. pinnatip[`e]de.] (Zo["o]l.)
Having the toes bordered by membranes; fin-footed, as certain
birds.
\Pin*nat"i*ped\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
Any bird which has the toes bordered by membranes.
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