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Definition of bottlenose

bottlenose

/ˈbɑːtəlnoʊz/
bot · tle · nose
Plural:bottlenoses
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Adjective:bottlenosed
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bottlenose Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A large, highly intelligent grey marine dolphin of the genus Tursiops (family Delphinidae), inhabiting warm and temperate seas worldwide and characterized by a short, stubby beak and a curved mouth that creates the appearance of a permanent smile.

Example

"The marine biologists observed a pod of bottlenoses foraging near the coastal reef."

2

A large beaked whale of the genus Hyperoodon (family Ziphiidae), native to cold subarctic and subantarctic ocean waters, having a prominent bulbous forehead and a short, tube-like snout.

Example

"Northern bottlenoses are capable of diving to extraordinary depths in search of squid."

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• Nearby Words

bottlefeed
bottleful
bottleneck
bottlenose
bottlenose dolphin
bottler
bottleshop

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 17th century as a compound of "bottle" and "nose," referring to the rounded, bottle-like profile of the snout and forehead characteristic of certain dolphins and beaked whales.

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