Arctocephalus

/ˌɑːrktəˈsɛfələs/ noun

A genus of fur seals found primarily in the Southern Hemisphere, characterized by their bear-like heads and external ear flaps.

From Greek 'arktos' (bear) combined with 'kephalos' (head), literally meaning 'bear-head.' The taxonomic name reflects the distinctive appearance of these marine mammals.

📖 Full word page — etymology, 47 translations, audio 🔑 Get Free API Key — 50 lookups/day 📚 Read the Docs — integrate Word Orb