manatee
noun/ˈmænətiː/
Frequency rank: #16,591 most common English word
Meaning
a large, gentle aquatic mammal with a rounded body and paddle-like flippers, found in shallow coastal waters and rivers.
Example sentence
The children were amazed to see manatee swimming slowly near the boat.
Synonyms & related words
- dugong
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