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German
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish manatí.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmaːnati/, /maˈnaːti/, (learned) /manaˈtiː/
Noun
Manati m (strong, genitive Manatis or Manati, plural Manatis)
- (biology) manatee
- Synonyms: Rundschwanzseekuh, (archaic) Lamantin
Usage notes
- The word is not widely known among the general population. The broader term Seekuh will be used instead.
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