# sea lion

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsiː ˈlaɪən/

## Definitions
1. A marine mammal of most genera in the family Otariidae (the eared seals).
2. A monster consisting of the upper part of a lion combined with the tail of a fish (a lion marined).
3. A steamer transporting cattle from the ports of Texas.
4. A cow or bull transported by steamer from the ports of Texas.

## Etymology
From sea + lion, named from its marine habitat and its lion-like barking roar and mane. Compare Middle English see hound, cee-hound, se hound (“beaver”, literally “sea-hound”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/sea-lion