manatee Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈmæn.əˌtiː/
What Is Another Word for Manatee?
Instead of manatee you can say lamantin or sea cow depending on the context.
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Manatee as a Noun
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A mostly herbivorous sirenian of the genus Trichechus, having a paddle-like tail and nails on their flippers, found in tropical regions.
Word Forms & Grammar
manatee (plural manatees or manatee)
Words That Rhyme With Manatee
Origin of 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.
Manatee at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmæn.əˌtiː/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | A mostly herbivorous sirenian of the genus Trichechus, having a paddle-like tail and nails on their… |
| Synonyms | lamantin and sea cow |
| Plural | manatees |
Manatee Pronunciation
Manatee is pronounced /ˈmæn.əˌtiː/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (mæn).