humpback whale

hump·back whale

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [huhmp-bak hweyl, weyl]
- /ˈhʌmpˌbæk ʰweɪl, weɪl/
- /ˈhʌmpbæk weɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huhmp-bak hweyl, weyl]
- /ˈhʌmpˌbæk ʰweɪl, weɪl/

Definitions of humpback whale words

noun humpback whale a large whalebone whale of the genus Megaptera having long narrow flippers, and noted for its habit of arching deeply as it dives: once abundant in coastal waters, it is now rare but its numbers are increasing. 1
noun humpback whale large whale with humped body 1

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Origin of humpback whale

First appearance:

before 1715

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1715-25

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humpback whale popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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