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narwal

/ˈnɑːr.wɑːl/

Traduction: Petit cétacé arctique dont le mâle possède une longue défense torsadée en spirale, semblable à de l'ivoire.

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/ˈnɑːr.wɑːl/C1formal
  • frPetit cétacé arctique dont le mâle possède une longue défense torsadée en spirale, semblable à de l'ivoire.

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

  1. Arctic whale with tuskB2formal

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

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    • 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'.

    Synonymesnarwhalnarwhale