κήτος — meaning in English
Kitos
Greek → English · translate English → Greek instead
English meaning
- cetacean adj Pertaining to the zoologic infraorder Cetacea, or associated with species falling under that taxonomic hierarchy.
Senses
κήτος is used for these senses in English:
- Cetus (constellation) A winter constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a whale. It includes the star Mira.
- cetacean An animal belonging to the infraorder Cetacea, including dolphins, porpoises, and whales.
- sea monster (mythological creature) A large and aggressive creature of the sea that attacks ships.
cetacean — full definition
- adj Pertaining to the zoologic infraorder Cetacea, or associated with species falling under that taxonomic hierarchy.
- adj Resembling or relating to large aquatic mammals.