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Definition of vaquita

vaquita

/vɑːˈkiːtə/
va · qui · ta
Plural:vaquitas
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vaquita Lexical Profile

vaquita Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A critically endangered species of small porpoise (Phocoena sinus) endemic to the northern part of the Gulf of California in Mexico, known for the dark rings around its eyes and lips.

Example

"Marine biologists estimate that only a handful of vaquitas remain in the wild due to accidental drownings in illegal gillnets."

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• Rhymes for vaquita

• Nearby Words

vantawng
vanuatu
vapor
vaquita
varanasi
vardar
varese

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the mid-20th century from Spanish 'vaquita', literally meaning 'little cow', derived from 'vaca' (cow) and the diminutive suffix '-ita'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vaquita. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vaquita
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