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Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

17th century. Compound of vin (fin) +‎ vis (fish).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɪn.vɪs/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: vin‧vis

Noun edit

vinvis m (plural vinvissen, diminutive vinvisje n)

  1. Any cetacean of the family Balaenopteridae, rorqual.
  2. The fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, in particular.