South American sea lion

/saʊθ əˌmɛrəkən si ˌlaɪən/
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Definitions of South American sea lion
  1. noun
    of the southern coast of South America
    synonyms: Otaria Byronia
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    type of:
    sea lion
    any of several large eared seals of the northern Pacific related to fur seals but lacking their valuable coat
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