1.n. One of several finback whales of the North Atlantic; -- called also Jupiter whale.
Medical Definition of Gibbartas
1. One of several finback whales of the North Atlantic; called also Jupiter whale.
Alternative forms: jubartas, gubertas, dubertus.
Origin: Cf. Ar. Jebbar giant; or L. Gibber humpbacked: cf. F. Gibbar.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)