"sirenian" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /sʌɪˈɹiːnɪən/ [UK] Forms: sirenians [plural]
Etymology: From the scientific name, translingual Sirenia. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|mul|Sirenia}} translingual Sirenia Head templates: {{en-noun}} sirenian (plural sirenians)
  1. (zoology) Any of a group of aquatic, herbivorous mammals, of the order Sirenia, including the manatees and dugong. Categories (topical): Zoology Categories (lifeform): Dugongs and manatees Synonyms: sea cow

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