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单词 phoca
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phoca

/ˈfəʊkə/
Zoology
noun
Originally: a seal. Later: any of several seals of the genus Phoca (family Phocidae), which includes the common or harbour seal. Now only (in form Phoca): the genus itself.
  • Adopted as a genus name by Linnaeus in Systema Naturae (1735). Valid publication: Linnaeus Systema Naturae (ed. 10, 1758) I. 37..

Origin

Late 16th century. From classical Latin phōca seal from ancient Greek ϕώκη, of unknown origin.

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