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narwhale

/ˈnɑːr.weɪl/

Перевод: Небольшой арктический кит, самец которого отличается длинным спиральным бивнем из слоновой кости.

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noun

/ˈnɑːr.weɪl/C1formal
  • ruНебольшой арктический кит, самец которого отличается длинным спиральным бивнем из слоновой кости.

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

  1. Arctic whale with tuskB2formal

    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.

    ruНарвал

    • 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.

    Синонимыnarwhal

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