Humpback Whale Definition
noun
A baleen whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) that arches its back when it dives, has long knobby flippers and a small dorsal fin, and communicates with complex songs.
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Synonyms:
- Megaptera novaeangliae
- humpback
Other Word Forms of Humpback Whale
Noun
Singular:
humpback whale
Plural:
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