Meaning of WALRUS
| Pronunciation: | | 'wolrus
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| | Definition: | | [n] either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber |
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| | Synonyms: | | sea horse, seahorse |
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| | See Also: | | Atlantic walrus, genus Odobenus, Odobenus, Odobenus divergens, Odobenus rosmarus, Pacific walrus, pinnatiped, pinniped, pinniped mammal | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Wal"rus\, n. [D. walrus; of Scand. origin; cf. Dan
valros, Sw. vallross, Norw. hvalros; literally, whale horse;
akin to Icel. hrosshvalr, AS. horshw[ae]l. See {Whale}, and
{Horse}.] (Zo["o]l.)
A very large marine mammal ({Trichecus rosmarus}) of the Seal
family, native of the Arctic Ocean. The male has long and
powerful tusks descending from the upper jaw. It uses these
in procuring food and in fighting. It is hunted for its oil,
ivory, and skin. It feeds largely on mollusks. Called also
{morse}.
Note: The walrus of the North Pacific and Behring Strait
({Trichecus obesus}) is regarded by some as a distinct
species, by others as a variety of the common walrus.
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| Dream Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Seeing a walrus in your dream, means protection and your display of dominance in some situation or relationship. You are always on the lookout for anybody who is trying to out-maneuver, out-rank, or out-wit you. Alternatively, the walrus may represent your thick-skin and how you do not let the comments/criticism of others get to you.
For Eskimos and Native Americans in the North, the walrus symbolizes supernatural ability and powers. |
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