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Definition of baiji

baiji

/ˈbaɪ.dʒiː/
bai · ji

Plural:baijis
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baiji Lexical Profile

• 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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Word Origin & Etymology

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

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Baiji. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/baiji
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