Meaning of the word manatee in English

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manatee

US /ˌmæn.əˈtiː/
UK /ˌmæn.əˈtiː/
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Noun

a large, plant-eating marine mammal with a rounded body, paddle-like flippers, and a flat, rounded tail, found in tropical and subtropical waters.

Example:
We saw a gentle manatee swimming near the boat.
Manatees are sometimes called 'sea cows' due to their grazing habits.
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