killer whale

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killer whale

A black and white predatory whale (Orcinus orca) that feeds on large fish, squid, and sometimes dolphins and seals. Also called orca.

killer whale

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a predatory black-and-white toothed whale, Orcinus orca, with a large erect dorsal fin, most common in cold seas: family Delphinidae Also called killer grampus orc

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Noun

killer whale - predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas

grampus, orca, Orcinus orca, sea wolf, killer

dolphin - any of various small toothed whales with a beaklike snout; larger than porpoises

genus Orcinus, Orcinus - killer whales

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killer whale n → orca

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