saddleback seal
saddleback seal · saddleback seals
Synonym of harp sealSynonym of harp seal (“Pagophilus groenlandicus, a marine mammal”).
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of harp seal (“Pagophilus groenlandicus, a marine mammal”).
Origin
From saddle + back + seal. From having a harp-like-shaped part of its back outlined in blaFrom saddle + back + seal. From having a harp-like-shaped part of its back outlined in black, that looks like a location to place a saddle.
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