wal|rus

wal|rus
wal|rus «WL ruhs, WOL-», noun, plural -rus|es or (collectively for 1) -rus, adjective.
–n.
1. a large sea animal of arctic regions, related to and resembling the seals, but having two long tusks. Walruses are valuable for their ivory tusks and blubber oil. Walrus hide is made into leather for suitcases, bags, etc.
2. Slang, Figurative. a very fat, clumsy person or animal.
–adj.
1. of or having to do with a walrus or walruses: »

walrus hide, a walrus hunter.

2. like a walrus: »

a walrus face.

╂[< Dutch walrus, or walros < wal(visch) whale + ros horse]

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