Narwhal

Definition of Narwhal

Nar´whal   Pronunciation: när´hwål
n.1.(Zool.) An arctic cetacean (Monodon monocerous), about twenty feet long. The male usually has one long, twisted, pointed canine tooth, or tusk, projecting forward from the upper jaw like a horn, whence it is called also sea unicorn, unicorn fish, and unicorn whale. Sometimes two horns are developed, side by side.

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genus Monodon, Monodon, Monodon monoceros, narwal, narwhale, whale
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