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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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vaporous
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vardar
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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'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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