Narwhal: meaning, definitions and examples

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narwhal

 

[ หˆnษ‘rหŒwษ”l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine mammal

The narwhal is a medium-sized toothed whale known for its long, spiral tusk extending from its upper jaw. It primarily inhabits the Arctic waters and is often referred to as the 'unicorn of the sea' due to its unique appearance. Narwhals are social creatures, commonly found in groups, and they play a significant role in Arctic ecosystems.

Synonyms

monodon, unicorn of the sea

Examples of usage

  • The narwhal's tusk can reach lengths of up to 10 feet.
  • Researchers study narwhals to understand the effects of climate change on Arctic species.
  • Narwhals are known to dive to depths of over 1,500 meters in search of food.

Translations

Translations of the word "narwhal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น narval

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฐเฅเคตเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Narwal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ narwhal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั€ะฒะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ narwal

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒƒใ‚ซใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท narval

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ narval

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท narwhal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผ๊ฐ๊ณ ๋ž˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุฑูˆุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ narval

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ฌ่ง’้ฒธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ narval

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ narwhal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐั€ะฒะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narval

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ narval

Etymology

The word 'narwhal' comes from the Old Norse word 'nรกr', meaning 'corpse', and 'hvalr', which means 'whale'. This etymology stems from the appearance of the narwhal that resembles a drowned man, as the fresh-water narwhal can often appear pale and ghostly when it rises to the surface. Narwhals have been known to humans since Viking times, and they have been subjects of various myths and legends. The distinctive tusk, which is actually an elongated tooth, has inspired many tales and has been highly valued by different cultures, often thought to have magical properties. Today, narwhals are closely monitored due to climate change and hunting pressures, making their conservation an important topic within marine biology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,222, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.