walrus
intermediateB1/ˈwɔːl.rəs/ · wal-rus
A large marine mammal with whiskers, tusks, and a streamlined body, predominantly found in Arctic regions.
Meanings
A large marine mammal with whiskers, tusks, and a streamlined body, predominantly found in Arctic regions.
ایک بڑا سمندری چھپکلی جو ہنٹ، دانتوں اور ایک ہموار جسم کے ساتھ ہوتا ہے، زیادہ تر آرکٹک کے علاقوں میں پایا جاتا ہے۔
والرس
walrus
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- walrus colony
- walrus habitat
- walrus tusks
Example Sentences
The walrus is known for its large tusks and whiskers.
والرس اپنے بڑے دانتوں اور ہنٹوں کے لیے جانا جاتا ہے۔
Walrus apne bade daanton aur honton ke liye jaana jaata hai.
Researchers study the behavior of walruses in their natural habitat.
محقیقین اپنے قدرتی مسکن میں والرس کے رویے کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں۔
Muhaqiqeen apne qudrati maskan mein walrus ke rawaiye ka mutala karte hain.
A group of walruses is often called a pod or a herd.
والرس کے گروہ کو اکثر ایک جھنڈ یا ہجوم کہا جاتا ہے۔
Walrus ke giroh ko aksar aik jhund ya hujoom kaha jaata hai.
💡 Memory Tip
Remember the walrus as the 'whale horse' of the Arctic.
Picture a giant sea creature with long tusks lounging on an ice floe.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old Norse "valrús" — whale horse
First known use: 17th century
The term 'walrus' is derived from the Old Norse word 'valrús', which is a combination of 'valr' (whale) and 'rús' (horse). This reflects historical views of the animal's size and habitat.