beluga
noun/bəˈluɡə/
Frequency rank: #17,219 most common English word
Meaning
a large white whale found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, or a type of large sturgeon prized for its caviar.
Example sentence
The children pressed their faces against the glass to watch the beluga swim gracefully through the tank.
Synonyms & related words
- whale
- cetacean
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