adj
cetacean
Cetacean (adj) means relating to whales, dolphins, and other animals in that biological group.
adj
1
Relating to whales, dolphins, and other animals in that biological group.
"The poached blubber was definitely cetacean in origin, but the particular species could not be identified."
2
Like, or connected with, large sea mammals such as whales.
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Etymology
From translingual Cetacea, from Latin cētus ("whale"), plus -an.
Synonyms
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cetaceous
Rhymes for cetacean
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What is the meaning of cetacean?
"cetacean" (adj) means relating to whales, dolphins, and other animals in that biological group.
What is another word for cetacean?
Other words for "cetacean" include cetaceous.
What are the different meanings of cetacean?
"cetacean" has 2 main meanings: 1. Relating to whales, dolphins, and other animals in that biological group; 2. Like, or connected with, large sea mammals such as whales.
