walrus
1 synonym for walrus, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large Arctic marine mammal with tusks, thick wrinkled skin, and flippers.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
seahorse
How to use walrus
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
walrus moustache
walrus tusks
Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch walrus, itself a blend of wal ("whale") and ros ("horse") — an old sailors' description of the animal as part-whale, part-horse.
Full origin of walrus →Frequently asked questions
What does “walrus” mean?
The word “walrus” means a large Arctic marine mammal with tusks, thick wrinkled skin, and flippers. In plain terms, the tusked Arctic sea mammal, or a bushy drooping moustache named after it.
How do you pronounce “walrus”?
“Walrus” is pronounced WAWL-ruhs (/ˈwɑl.ɹəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “walrus” in a sentence?
Here is “walrus” used in a sentence: “A walrus hauled itself onto the ice floe to rest.”
What part of speech is “walrus”?
“Walrus” is a noun.
Where does the word “walrus” come from?
The word “walrus” comes from Dutch. Borrowed from Dutch walrus, itself a blend of wal ("whale") and ros ("horse") — an old sailors' description of the animal as part-whale, part-horse.
How many meanings does “walrus” have?
“Walrus” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large Arctic marine mammal with tusks, thick wrinkled skin, and flippers.
