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Definition of Black whale
1. Noun. Small dark-colored whale of the Atlantic coast of the United States; the largest male acts as pilot or leader for the school.
Exact synonyms: Blackfish, Common Blackfish, Globicephala Melaena, Pilot Whale
Generic synonyms: Dolphin
Group relationships: Genus Globicephala, Globicephala
Generic synonyms: Dolphin
Group relationships: Genus Globicephala, Globicephala
2. Noun. Large whale with a large cavity in the head containing spermaceti and oil; also a source of ambergris.
Exact synonyms: Cachalot, Physeter Catodon, Sperm Whale
Generic synonyms: Toothed Whale
Group relationships: Genus Physeter, Physeter
Generic synonyms: Toothed Whale
Group relationships: Genus Physeter, Physeter