narwhal

Definitions


[ˈnɑːw(ə)l], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small Arctic whale, the male of which has a long forward-pointing spirally twisted tusk developed from one of its teeth


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from Dutch narwal, Danish narhval, based on Old Norse nár ‘corpse’, with reference to skin colour




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