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minke whale Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
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.
Usage Example
"During the marine biology expedition off the coast of Scotland, the researchers were thrilled to observe a rorqual briefly surfacing for air before diving back into the deep."
Strong
rorqual
Weak
whale
cetacean
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Minke whale. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/minke-whale