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Definition of baiji

baiji

/ˈbaɪ.dʒiː/
bai · ji
Plural:baijis
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baiji Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A critically endangered and functionally extinct species of freshwater dolphin native to the Yangtze River in China, characterized by its pale blue-gray coloration, small eyes, and long, slightly upturned beak.

Example

"Extensive ecological surveys of the Yangtze River have failed to locate any surviving baijis, leading scientists to declare the species functionally extinct."

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• Rhymes for baiji

• Nearby Words

bahraini
baht
bahuti
baiji
bail
bail bond
bailer

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Mandarin Chinese 白鱀 (báijì), which historically translates to 'white dolphin' or refers to its pale coloration.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Baiji. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/baiji
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