Definition of Grampus

1. Noun. Predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas.

Exact synonyms: Killer, Killer Whale, Orca, Orcinus Orca, Sea Wolf
Generic synonyms: Dolphin
Group relationships: Genus Orcinus, Orcinus

2. Noun. Slaty-grey blunt-nosed dolphin common in northern seas.
Exact synonyms: Grampus Griseus
Generic synonyms: Dolphin
Group relationships: Genus Grampus

Definition of Grampus

1. n. A toothed delphinoid cetacean, of the genus Grampus, esp. G. griseus of Europe and America, which is valued for its oil. It grows to be fifteen to twenty feet long; its color is gray with white streaks. Called also cowfish. The California grampus is G. Stearnsii.

Definition of Grampus

1. a marine mammal [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Grampus

1. 1. A toothed delphinoid cetacean, of the genus Grampus, especially. G. Griseus of Europe and America, which is valued for its oil. It grows to be fifteen to twenty feet long; its colour is gray with white streaks. Called also cowfish. The California grampus is G. Stearnsii. 2. A kind of tongs used in a bloomery. Origin: Probably corrupted from It. Gran pesce great fish, or Sp. Gran pez, or Pg. Gran peixe, all fr. L. Grandis piscis. See Grand, and Fish. The animal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Grampus

Grammatophyllum
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