Walross

German

Alternative forms

  • Walroß (pre-1996)

Etymology

Via Dutch walrus from a Norse source (cf. Danish hvalros). Secondary motivation in German as a compound of Wal (whale) + Ross (horse).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvaːlˌʁɔs/

Noun

Walross n (genitive Walrosses, plural Walrosse or Walrösser, feminine Walrössin)

  1. walrus (Odobenus rosmarus)

Usage notes

  • The plural Walrosse is more common than Walrösser (contrary to the bare word Ross, for which both ways are roughly equally common).

Declension

Coordinate terms

  • Walrossbaby
  • Walrossbulle
  • Walrossjunges
  • Walrosskalb
  • Walrosskuh
  • Walrossmännchen
  • Walrossweibchen

Derived terms

Further reading

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