Thesaurus: manatee

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1. n. Any species of Trichechus, a genus of sirenians; -- called alsosea cow.
2. n. sirenian mammal of tropical coastal waters of America; the flat tail is rounded
3. Any species of Trichechus, a genus of sirenians; -- called alsosea cow. [Written also manaty, manati.] Note: One species (Trichechus Senegalensis) inhabits the west coast of Africa; another (T. Americanus) inhabits the east coast of South America, and the West-Indies. The Florida manatee (T. latirostris) is by some considered a distinct species, by others it is thought to be a variety of T. Americanus. It sometimes becomes fifteen feet or more in length, and lives both in fresh and salt water. It is hunted for its oil and flesh.
4. Any species of Trichechus, a genus of sirenians; -- calledalsosea cow. [Written also manaty, manati.]
5. n:100 n. sirenian mammal of tropical coastal waters of America; the flat tail is rounded