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whale

1 [weɪl] substantive

EKI Combined Dictionary 2026

Last modified 24.05.2024

Meanings

suur kalataolise kehaga ning täieliku vee-eluviisiga imetaja

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ID 719261 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain general zoology
  • an aquatic mammal of the order Cetacea that superficially resembles a large fish and is valued commercially for oil, for the flesh which is used as human food and in animal feeds and fertilizers
vaal
whale
Usage examples
  • 0106.12 -- Whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea)

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Etymology

  • whale 'vaal, valaskala'

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