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manatee

 

[ mษ™หˆnรฆti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine animal

A manatee, often referred to as a sea cow, is a large, herbivorous marine mammal that inhabits shallow, warm coastal waters. These gentle giants are part of the order Sirenia and are known for their slow movements and friendly disposition. Manatees have a paddle-shaped tail and flippers that allow them to maneuver through aquatic vegetation. They primarily feed on seagrasses and other aquatic plants. Manatees are also recognized for their significant role in their ecosystems as grazers, helping to maintain healthy seagrass beds.

Synonyms

Sirenian, dugong, sea cow

Examples of usage

  • The manatee floated gracefully through the warm waters.
  • Wildlife enthusiasts gathered to see the manatees during the tour.
  • Manatees are often at risk due to boat collisions.
  • I saw a manatee while snorkeling in the lagoon.

Translations

Translations of the word "manatee" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manatรญ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅˆเคจเคพเคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Manati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ manatee

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝะฐั‚ะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ manat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒŠใƒ†ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท manchot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manatรญ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท manat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค๋„ˆํ‹ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู†ุงุชูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manatee

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ manatee

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตท็‰›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ manatee

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ manatee

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะฝะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒขแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manatรญ

Etymology

The word 'manatee' comes from the Spanish term 'manatรญ,' which itself is derived from the Taรญno word 'manatรญ.' The Taรญno people were one of the indigenous groups of the Caribbean, and their name for the animal reflects their interactions with it. The first known use of the term in English dates back to the 16th century when European explorers documented the unique fauna of the New World. Critically, the manatee has been an important part of coastal and riverine ecosystems in the Americas, and historically, it has been admired and even hunted by humans due to its gentle nature and impressive size. Despite facing threats from habitat loss and human activities, conservation efforts have been established to protect this gentle marine mammal and its habitat.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,075 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.