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humpback whale

[ huhmp-bak hweyl, weyl ]

noun

  1. a large baleen whale of the genus Megaptera having long narrow flippers, and noted for its habit of arching deeply as it dives: an endangered species.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of humpback whale1

First recorded in 1715–25

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Example Sentences

The Humpback whale is one of these "Finners," distinguished by its excessively long flippers and huge bulk.

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