baleen in French
baleen in French is fanon — baleen means keratinous material that makes up the plates in the mouth of the baleen whale (Mysticeti), which it uses to trap its food; formerly used in corsetry.
baleen in French
fanon
(physiology, uncountable) keratinous material that makes up the plates in the mouth of the baleen whale (Mysticeti), which it uses to trap its food; formerly used in corsetry.
What does "baleen" mean?
- noun keratinous material that makes up the plates in the mouth of the baleen whale (Mysticeti), which it uses to trap its food; formerly used in corsetry.
- noun A baleen whale (Mysticeti).
- noun Any whale or large fish.
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What is "baleen" in French?
"baleen" in French is fanon. baleen means: keratinous material that makes up the plates in the mouth of the baleen whale (Mysticeti), which it uses to trap its food; formerly used in corsetry.
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