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Definition of Narwals
1. narwal [n] - See also: narwal
Lexicographical Neighbors of Narwals
Literary usage of Narwals
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Philosophy of Zoology: Or, A General View of the Structure, Functions by John Fleming (1822)
"... tlon of very young narwals, can alone determine the truth of this conjecture.
B. Blow-hole single, without a bony septum. Teeth in the lower jaw. 125. ..."
2. Historical Researches on the Wars and Sports of the Mongols and Romans: In by John Ranking (1826)
"To such places the narwals resort in multitudes for the conveniency of breathing,
... There are several narwals' horns in the museum of the Royal College of ..."
3. An Account of the Arctic Regions with a History and Description of the by William Scoresby (1820)
"All the male narwals that I have at different times seen killed, excepting one,
... The use of the.tusk in narwals is ambiguous. It cannot be essential for ..."
4. Journal of a Voyage to Greenland, in the Year 1821: With Graphic Illustrations by George William Manby (1823)
"I, however, staid some time in the hope of its re-appearance, and despatched the
boat that came to my assistance in pursuit of two other narwals that I had ..."
5. The London Literary Gazette and Journal of Belles Lettres, Arts, Sciences, Etc (1823)
"S. relates: ' A great many narwals were often 'porting about ns, sometimes in
herds or shoals of 15 or 20 together. Several of the »boals consisted entirely ..."
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