manati

/məˈnɑːti/

Definitions

1. noun

A large aquatic mammal with a broad, flat tail, found in shallow waters of the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, and closely related to the sea cow.

“Manatees are often spotted in Florida’s coastal waters during the winter months.”

Synonyms

  • sea cow
  • trichechus

Antonyms

  • terrestrial mammal