Definitions

1. noun

a seal, especially a member of the genus Phoca, found in the northern hemisphere and having a thick layer of fat to keep warm in cold water

“The phoca swam through the icy waters with ease.”

2. noun

the common seal (Phoca vitulina)

“The phoca was a common sight on the rocky shores of the coast.”

3. noun

a type of seal

“The phoca population in the area had been steadily increasing over the years.”