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humpback whale
[ huhmp-bak hweyl, weyl ]
noun
- 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.
From Project Gutenberg
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