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cetacean Definition and Meaning in English (cetacean definition)

noun
Synonyms:marine mammal
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Cetacean definition: A cetacean is any member of the aquatic mammal order Cetacea, which includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

Definitions of Cetacean

  1. 1noun

    A cetacean is any member of the aquatic mammal order Cetacea, which includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

Example Sentences

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“Whales and dolphins are well-known examples of cetaceans.”

Synonyms

marine mammal

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pluralcetaceans
adjectivecetaceous

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Cetacean definition: A cetacean is any member of the aquatic mammal order Cetacea, which includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises.
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'Cetacean' translates to 'cetacean' in English. Cetacean definition: A cetacean is any member of the aquatic mammal order Cetacea, which includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises.
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