Definitions for bowhead
ˈboʊˌhɛdbow·head

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1. bowhead, bowhead whale, Greenland whale, Balaena mysticetusnoun

   large-mouthed Arctic whale

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1. bowheadnoun

   A large whale, Balaena mysticetus, having a large, rounded head, that inhabits Arctic waters.

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1. bowhead

   The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is a species of baleen whale belonging to the family Balaenidae and is the only living representative of the genus Balaena. It is the only baleen whale endemic to the Arctic and subarctic waters, and is named after its characteristic massive triangular skull, which it uses to break through Arctic ice. Other common names of the species included the Greenland right whale, Arctic whale, steeple-top, and polar whale.Bowheads have the largest mouth of any animal representing almost one-third of the length of the body, the longest baleen plates with a maximum length of 4 metres (13 feet) and may be the longest-lived mammals, with the ability to reach an age of more than 200 years.The bowhead was an early whaling target. Their population was severely reduced before a 1966 moratorium was passed to protect the species. Of the five stocks of bowhead populations, three are listed as "endangered", one as "vulnerable", and one as "lower risk, conservation dependent" according to the IUCN Red List. The global population is assessed as of least concern.

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1. bowhead

   The Bowhead is a species of whale known for its distinctive bow-shaped skull, from which it derives its name. It is also known as the Greenland right whale or Arctic whale. These whales are the longest living mammals, with a lifespan that can reach over 200 years. They primarily inhabit the cold arctic and sub-arctic waters and are adapted to these harsh conditions with thick blubber and a lack of dorsal fin. The bowhead whale is classified as a baleen whale, meaning it feeds by filtering small organisms from the water through its baleen plates.

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1. Bowheadnoun

   the great Arctic or Greenland whale. (Balaena mysticetus). See Baleen, and Whale

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1. • Baleen Whale

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of bowhead in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of bowhead in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of bowhead in a Sentence

1. Owen Mason:

   When you're looking at the site from a little ways away, it looks like a bowhead [whale] coming to the surface.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=bowhead
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bowhead
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowhead
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowhead
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
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