blue whale
Definition of blue whale
: a very large baleen whale (Balaenoptera musculus synonym Sibbaldus musculus) that may reach a weight of 150 tons (136 metric tons) and a length of 100 feet (30 meters) and is generally considered the largest living animal
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1851
First Known Use of blue whale
1851
BLUE WHALE Defined for English Language Learners
blue whale
Definition of blue whale for English Language Learners
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: a very large bluish-gray whale
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: a very large whale that is generally considered the largest living animal
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