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Definition of minke whale

minke whale

Plural:minke whales
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A relatively small, dark gray to black baleen whale of the rorqual family (genus Balaenoptera), found in oceans worldwide and typically characterized by a distinct white band on each of its pectoral fins.

Example

"During the marine biology expedition off the coast of Scotland, the researchers were thrilled to observe a minke whale briefly surfacing for air before diving back into the deep."

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