Associations to the word «Cetacean»

Wiktionary

CETACEAN, adjective. Pertaining to the zoologic order Cetacea, or associated with species falling under that taxonomic hierarchy.
CETACEAN, adjective. More generally, relating to large aquatic mammals, either directly or by analogy.
CETACEAN, noun. An animal belonging to the order Cetacea, including dolphins, porpoises, and whales.

Dictionary definition

CETACEAN, noun. Large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales; dolphins; porpoises; narwhals.
CETACEAN, adjective. Of or relating to whales and dolphins etc.

Wise words

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