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Zalophus

noun
Zal·​o·​phus | \ ˈzaləfəs\

Definition of Zalophus

: a genus of rather small eared seals including the California sea dog

History and Etymology for Zalophus

New Latin, from za-, intensive prefix + -lophus (from Greek lophos crest)

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