bottlenose dolphin
Definition of bottlenose dolphin
: a relatively small chiefly gray toothed whale (Tursiops truncatus) of temperate to tropical waters that has a prominent beak and falcate dorsal fin, reaches a length of 6 to 12 feet (1.8 to 3.6 meters), and is typically found in groups; also : a related whale (T. aduncus) of waters of the Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean
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BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN Defined for English Language Learners
bottlenose dolphin
Definition of bottlenose dolphin for English Language Learners
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: a small gray whale that has a long nose
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