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Etymology

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Compound of balein +‎ walvis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /baːˈlɛi̯nˌʋɑl.vɪs/
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  • Hyphenation: ba‧lein‧wal‧vis

Noun

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baleinwalvis m (plural baleinwalvissen)

  1. baleen whale, member of the suborder Mysticeti
    Synonym: baardwalvis