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Manatee
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What's The Definition Of Manatee?
[n] sirenian mammal of tropical coastal waters of America; the flat tail is rounded
Synonyms | Synonyms for Manatee: Trichechus manatus Related Terms | Find terms related to Manatee: See Also | genus Trichecus | sea cow | sirenian | sirenian mammal | Trichechus Manatee In Webster's Dictionary \Man`a*tee"\, n. [Sp. manat['i], from the native name in
Hayti. Cf. {Lamantin}.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any species of {Trichechus}, a genus of sirenians; -- called
also{sea 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.
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