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cachalot

/ˈkæʃ.ə.lɒt/

Traduction: Grand cétacé à dents dont la tête massive contient une cavité remplie de spermaceti et de graisse, historiquement chassé pour ces substances ainsi que comme source d'ambre gris.

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/ˈkæʃ.ə.lɒt/C2formalscientific
  • frGrand cétacé à dents dont la tête massive contient une cavité remplie de spermaceti et de graisse, historiquement chassé pour ces substances ainsi que comme source d'ambre gris.

A large whale with a massive head containing a cavity filled with spermaceti and oil, historically hunted for these substances and also as a source of ambergris.

  1. Large whaleC1formal

    A large toothed whale with a massive head containing a cavity filled with spermaceti oil, historically hunted for ambergris and oil.

    frGrand cétacé à dents

    • The cachalot is known for its deep diving abilities.
    • Sailors once hunted the cachalot for its valuable oil.
    • A pod of cachalots was spotted off the coast of New Zealand.

    Synonymesphysetersperm whale

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