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whalebone

noun whale·bone \-ˌbōn\

: a hard substance that is found in the jaw of some types of whales

Full Definition of WHALEBONE

1
:  baleen
2
:  an article made of whalebone
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First Known Use of WHALEBONE

15th century

Rhymes with WHALEBONE

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WHALEBONE Defined for Kids

whalebone

noun whale·bone \ˈhwāl-ˌbōn, ˈwāl-\

Definition of WHALEBONE for Kids

:  baleen

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