sei
Sei (noun) means a large baleen whale found in oceans worldwide, related to the fin whale. Example: “A sei whale can reach lengths of over 50 feet.”
How to use sei
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort for "sei whale," a species of large baleen whale.
Word forms
seis plural
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A _____ whale can reach lengths of over 50 feet.
Etymology
From Norwegian seihval, combining sei ("pollock") with hval ("whale"), since the whales were often seen near pollock shoals.
Rhymes for sei
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What does “sei” mean?
The word “sei” means a large baleen whale found in oceans worldwide, related to the fin whale. In plain terms, short for "sei whale," a species of large baleen whale.
How do you pronounce “sei”?
“Sei” is pronounced say (/seɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sei” in a sentence?
Here is “sei” used in a sentence: “A sei whale can reach lengths of over 50 feet.”
What part of speech is “sei”?
“Sei” is a noun.
Where does the word “sei” come from?
The word “sei” comes from Norwegian. From Norwegian seihval, combining sei ("pollock") with hval ("whale"), since the whales were often seen near pollock shoals.
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