Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boh-hed]
- /ˈboʊˌhɛd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boh-hed]
- /ˈboʊˌhɛd/
Definitions of bowhead word
- noun bowhead a large-mouthed arctic whale, Balaena mysticetus, that has become rare through overfishing but is now a protected species 3
- noun bowhead a right whale (Balaena mysticetus) with a very large head, and an arched upper jaw: valued for its strong, elastic baleen, though now nearly extinct 3
- noun bowhead a whalebone whale, Balaena mysticetus, of northern seas, having an enormous head and mouth: an endangered species. 1
- noun bowhead A large whale, Balaena mysticetus, having a large, rounded head, that inhabits Arctic waters. 0
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Origin of bowhead
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; bow2 + head
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Parts of speech for Bowhead
noun
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bowhead popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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