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Definition of Narwhal

1. Noun. Small Arctic whale the male having a long spiral ivory tusk.

Definition of Narwhal

1. n. An arctic cetacean (Monodon monocerous), about twenty feet long. The male usually has one long, twisted, pointed canine tooth, or tusk projecting forward from the upper jaw like a horn, whence it is called also sea unicorn, unicorn fish, and unicorn whale. Sometimes two horns are developed, side by side.

Definition of Narwhal

1. Noun. An Arctic cetacean, about 20 feet (6 meters) long; the male has a single twisted pointed canine tooth or tusk projecting forward like a horn. ¹

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Definition of Narwhal

1. an arctic aquatic mammal [n -S]

Medical Definition of Narwhal

1. An arctic cetacean (Monodon monocerous), about twenty feet long. The male usually has one long, twisted, pointed canine tooth, or tusk projecting forward from the upper jaw like a horn, whence it is called also sea unicorn, unicorn fish, and unicorn whale. Sometimes two horns are developed, side by side. Origin: Sw. Or Dan. Narvhal; akin to Icel. Nahvalr, and E. Whale. The first syllable is perh. From Icel. Nar corpse, dead body, in allusion to the whitish colour its skin. See Whale Alternative forms: narwhale. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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