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cetaceous

/sɪˈteɪ.ʃəs/

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adjective

/sɪˈteɪ.ʃəs/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее относящийся к отряду китообразных (киты, дельфины и морские свиньи) или принадлежащий к нему.

An obsolete adjective meaning relating to or belonging to the order Cetacea (whales, dolphins, and porpoises).

  1. Relating to whales and dolphinsC2formalscientific

    Of or belonging to the biological order Cetacea, which includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

    ruКитообразный

    • The cetaceous mammals are known for their aquatic adaptations.
    • Researchers study cetaceous behavior in the open ocean.
    • The skeleton of a cetaceous creature shows its evolutionary link to land mammals.

    Synonymscetacean