rorqual
Plural: rorquals
Noun
- any of several baleen whales of the family Balaenopteridae having longitudinal grooves on the throat and a small pointed dorsal fin
- Any whale of family Balaenopteridae, with longitudinal skin folds running from below the mouth to the navel, allowing the capacity of the mouth to expand greatly when feeding.
Origin / Etymology
From Norwegian Nynorsk røyrkval, from Old Norse reyðarhvalr (“fin whale”).
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 16
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Words With Friends Score: 18
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