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 Definitions of humpback whale  [ˈhʌmpˌbækt]  

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Definition of 'humpback whale' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) humpback whale
a large whalebone whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, having long, narrow flippers.

Etymology:  (1715–25)

Definition of 'humpback whale' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) humpback, humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
large whalebone whale with long flippers noted for arching or humping its back as it dives


Definition of 'humpback whale' U.S. National Library of Medicine 

1.  humpback whale
The species Megaptera novaeangliae, in the family Balaenopteridae, characterized by its huge flippers and the arching of their back when diving. They are also known for their breaching and singing.



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