Popplio (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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===Origin===
===Origin===
Popplio may be based on a {{wp|sea lion}} and a {{wp|Hawaiian monk seal}} with elements of a {{wp|circus clown}}. Popplio's propensity for blowing bubbles from its nose may be based on the {{wp|hooded seal}} and its inflatable nasal cavity.
Popplio may be based on a {{wp|sea lion}} and a {{wp|hawaiian monk seal}} with elements of a {{wp|circus clown}}. Popplio's propensity for blowing bubbles from its nose may be based on the {{wp|hooded seal}} and its inflatable nasal cavity.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Popplio may be a combination of ''sea lion pup'', ''pop'', ''pōpō'' (Hawaiian for ball), and ''ʻīlio-holo-i-ka-uaua'' (Hawaiian for the {{wp|Hawaiian monk seal}}; meaning "dog that runs in rough water").
Popplio may be a combination of ''sea lion pup'', ''pop'', ''pōpō'' (Hawaiian for ball), and ''ʻīlio-holo-i-ka-uaua'' (Hawaiian for the {{wp|hawaiian monk seal}}; meaning "dog that runs in rough water").


Ashimari may be a combination of 海驢 ''ashika'' (sea lion), 鞠 ''mari'' (ball), and ''marine''.
Ashimari may be a combination of 海驢 ''ashika'' (sea lion), 鞠 ''mari'' (ball), and ''marine''.
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