Meaning
A mostly herbivorous sirenian of the genus Trichechus, having a paddle-like tail and nails on their flippers, found in tropical regions.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
Etymology tree Proto-Cariban *manatɨ Caribanbor. Spanish manatíbor. English manatee Borrowed from Spanish manatí, from a Cariban-language term meaning ‘breast’, ultimately from Proto-Cariban *manatɨ; compare Kari'na manaty, Trió manatï, Apalaí manaty, Akawaio manatï, Pemon manatü, Macushi manatî.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lamantin
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles: