Logo
dictionary thesaurus

Phocidae

plural noun
Pho·​ci·​dae | \ -səˌdē\

Definition of Phocidae

: a family of mammals (suborder Pinnipedia) comprising the hair seals and lacking external ears

Other Words from Phocidae

phociform \ -​səˌfȯrm \ adjective
phocoid \ ˈfōˌkȯid \ adjective or noun

History and Etymology for Phocidae

New Latin, from Phoca, type genus + -idae

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

impetus

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!