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κήτος — meaning in English

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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

  1. adj Pertaining to the zoologic infraorder Cetacea, or associated with species falling under that taxonomic hierarchy.
  2. adj Resembling or relating to large aquatic mammals.