"Weddell seal" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Weddell seals [plural]
Etymology: Named after British sealing captain James Weddell. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Weddell seal (plural Weddell seals)
  1. A relatively large and abundant true seal, of species Leptonychotes weddellii, with a circumpolar distribution surrounding Antarctica. Wikipedia link: James Weddell Categories (lifeform): Phocid seals
    Sense id: en-Weddell_seal-en-noun-4gAg7Miz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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