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makkoukujira
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[まっ()·こう()·くじら()]
makkoukujira
makkoukujira

English Meaning(s) for まっこうくじら

noun
  1. sperm whale

Definition and Synonyms for まっこうくじら

Black Whale large whale with a large cavity in the head containing spermaceti and oil
Synonyms: まっこうくじら
Black Whale also a source of ambergris
Synonyms: まっこうくじら

Categories まっこうくじら is a member of

Toothed Whale any of several whales having simple conical teeth and feeding on fish etc.
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