lamantin

Meanings

• noun

  A large, long-bodied, herbivorous reptile, belonging to the family Trionychidae, found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World.

  - "The lamantin is a popular pet in tropical regions."
  - "Lamantins are often kept in large ponds and fed vegetables."
  - "The lamantin's skin is covered in bumps, making it difficult to grasp."

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Variants

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lament , lamented , lamenting , laments

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Etymology

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From the Spanish word ‘laman’ meaning ‘to weep’ and ‘tino’ meaning ‘large’, due to the weeping sound made by the lamantin when it slides in the water.

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Trivia

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1. The lamantin's skin is used to make traditional medicine in some cultures.

2. Lamantins are excellent swimmers and can stay underwater for up to five minutes.

3. The lamantin's long snout is used to forage for food in muddy areas.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tapir: The lamantin is a type of tapir, a large mammal found in the Americas and Asia.

2. Herbivore: The lamantin is an herbivore, meaning it primarily eats plants.

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Culture

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The lamantin, also known as a Malaysian tapir, is a culturally significant animal in many tropical regions. In some cultures, the lamantin is considered a sacred animal and is protected. In others, its meat is a delicacy and is hunted for food.

How to Memorize "lamantin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, long-bodied animal with a weeping sound, covered in bumps. Visualize it sliding in the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lamantin' with the image of a large, weeping animal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Lamantin' starts with the letter 'L' and sounds like 'lam-a-tin'.

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