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Definition of beluga whale

beluga whale

Plural:beluga whales
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A small, toothed whale (Delphinapterus leucas) native to the Arctic and subarctic oceans, easily recognized by its striking white coloration and prominent rounded forehead.

Example

"During our expedition to the Canadian Arctic, we were thrilled to see a pod of beluga whales swimming near the sea ice."

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beltway
beluga
beluga sturgeon
beluga whale
belukha
belyando
bembix

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beluga whale. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beluga-whale
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