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sperm whaleOne entry found. Main Entry: sperm whale Pronunciation: \ˈspərm-\ Function: noun Etymology: short for spermaceti whale Date: circa 1700 : a large toothed whale (Physeter macrocephalus syn. P. catodon) with a massive squarish head having a large closed cavity containing a fluid mixture of spermaceti and oil
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