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narwal

/ˈnɑːr.wɑːl/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈnɑːr.wɑːl/

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

  • 🇷🇺Небольшой арктический кит, самец которого отличается длинным спиральным бивнем из слоновой кости.
  1. Arctic whale with tusk B2 formal

    A small toothed whale found in Arctic waters, the male of which has a long, spiraled tusk that is actually an elongated tooth.

    • The narwhal's tusk can grow up to three meters long.
    • Scientists believe the narwhal's tusk is a sensory organ.
    • Narwhals are often called the 'unicorns of the sea'.

    🇷🇺Нарвал

    Synonyms: narwhalnarwhale