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narwhal
noun nar·whal \ˈnär-ˌwäl, -ˌhwäl, -wəl\
Definition of NARWHAL
: an arctic cetacean (Monodon monoceros) about 20 feet (6 meters) long with the male having a long twisted ivory tusk
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nar·whal also nar·whale \-ˌwāl, -ˌhwāl\
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Origin of NARWHAL
Norwegian & Dan narhval & Swedish narval, probably modification of Icelandic nárhvalur, from Old Norse nāhvalr, from nār corpse + hvalr whale; from its color
First Known Use: 1646
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narwhal
noun nar·whal \ˈnär-ˌhwäl, -ˌwäl\
Definition of NARWHAL for Kids
: an arctic marine animal that is related to dolphins and whales and in the male has a long twisted ivory tusk
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