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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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