grindkval

Norwegian Nynorsk

/²ɡrɪnˌkʋɑːl/

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Definitions
  • a pilot whale, specifically long-finned pilot whale, Globicephala melas (Globicephala melas)

Etymology

Derived from Faroese grindahvalur (pilot whale).

Origin

Faroese

grindahvalur

Gloss

pilot whale

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