noun

baleen

Baleen (noun) 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.

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.

A baleen whale (Mysticeti).

Any whale or large fish.

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Etymology

From Middle English baleyne, from Old French baleine (“whale, whalebone”), from Latin balaena (“whale”), from Ancient Greek φάλαινα (phálaina, “whale”).

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What is the meaning of baleen?

"baleen" (noun) 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.

What are the different meanings of baleen?

"baleen" has 3 main meanings: 1. 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; 2. A baleen whale (Mysticeti); 3. Any whale or large fish.