Otariidae

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Etymology

New Latin Otaria +‎ -idae, from Ancient Greek ὠτίον (ōtíon, little ear), diminutive of οὖς (oûs, ear).

Proper noun

Otariidae

  1. A taxonomic family within the order Carnivora – sea lions and fur seals.

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