narwhale

A small Arctic whale, the male of which is characterized by a long, spiral ivory tusk.

• 🇩🇪Eine kleine arktische Walart, deren Männchen ein langer, spiralförmig gedrehter Stoßzahn aus Elfenbein auszeichnet.

1. Arctic whale with tusk B2 formal

   A medium-sized toothed whale found in Arctic waters, characterized by a long, spiral tusk that is actually an elongated tooth, typically found in males.

   • The narwhale is often called the 'unicorn of the sea' because of its distinctive tusk.
   • Scientists study narwhales to understand Arctic marine ecosystems.
   • The male narwhale uses its tusk for sensory purposes and possibly for mating displays.

   🇩🇪Narwal

   Synonyme: narwhal

• narwhales plural form
• narwhales' possessive plural form
• narwhale's possessive singular form