Meaning of walrus in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈwɔlrəs/

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1. Noun

   walrus

   Etymology

   early 18th century: probably from Dutch walrus, perhaps by an inversion of elements (influenced by walvis‘whale fish’) of Old Norse hrosshvalr‘horse whale’

   Definitions

   1. either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber