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right whale

noun

Definition of RIGHT WHALE

:  any of a family (Balaenidae) of large baleen whales having very long baleen, a large head on a stocky body, a smooth throat, and short broad rounded flippers
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First Known Use of RIGHT WHALE

1725
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