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PHOCINE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does phocine mean?
• PHOCINE (adjective)
The adjective PHOCINE has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to seals
Familiarity information: PHOCINE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to seals
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
seal (any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions)
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