humpback whale
Definition of humpback whale
: a large baleen whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) that is black above and white below and has very long flippers, and fleshy tubercles along the snout
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1726
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1726
HUMPBACK WHALE Defined for English Language Learners
humpback whale
Definition of humpback whale for English Language Learners
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: a type of large whale that has a curved back and very long flippers
HUMPBACK WHALE Defined for Kids
humpback whale
Definition of humpback whale for Students
: a large whale that is black above and white below and has very long flippers
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