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narwhal

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑːw(ə)l/

Definition of narwhal

noun

  • a small Arctic whale, the male of which has a long forward-pointing spirally twisted tusk developed from one of its teeth.
    • Monodon monoceros, family Monodontidae

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Dutch narwal, Danish narhval, based on Old Norse nár 'corpse', with reference to skin colour

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