porpoise
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Noun — A small whale-like marine mammal related to dolphins, with a blunt snout.
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Etymology
From Old French porpois, from Vulgar Latin porcopiscis, literally "hog-fish" — from porcus ("pig") and piscis ("fish").
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What does “porpoise” mean?
The word “porpoise” means a small whale-like marine mammal related to dolphins, with a blunt snout. In plain terms, a small, dolphin-like sea mammal, or the leaping-and-diving motion associated with it.
How do you pronounce “porpoise”?
“Porpoise” is pronounced PAW-puhs (/ˈpɔːɹpəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “porpoise” in a sentence?
Here is “porpoise” used in a sentence: “A pod of porpoises followed the ferry across the bay.”
What part of speech is “porpoise”?
Depending on how it is used, “porpoise” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “porpoise” come from?
The word “porpoise” comes from Vulgar Latin. From Old French porpois, from Vulgar Latin porcopiscis, literally "hog-fish" — from porcus ("pig") and piscis ("fish").
How many meanings does “porpoise” have?
“Porpoise” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small whale-like marine mammal related to dolphins, with a blunt snout.