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killer whale

–noun
any of several predatory dolphins, esp. the black-and-white Orcinus orca, found in all seas.

Origin:
1880–85
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killer whale  
n.  A black and white predatory whale (Orcinus orca) that feeds on large fish, squid, and sometimes dolphins and seals. Also called orca.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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