whalesucker

whale·suck·er

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hweyl-suhk-er, weyl-]
- /ˈʰweɪlˌsʌk ər, ˈweɪl-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hweyl-suhk-er, weyl-]
- /ˈʰweɪlˌsʌk ər, ˈweɪl-/

Definitions of whalesucker word

noun whalesucker a large, blue remora, Remora australis, that attaches itself to whales and dolphins. 1
noun whalesucker A tropical species of remora, Remora australis, that attaches exclusively to cetaceans. 1

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whalesucker popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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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