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baleen - What does it mean?

Definition of 'baleen'

English

Noun

(wikipedia)
  • (physiology|uncountable) The plates in the mouth of the baleen whale, Mysticeti , which it uses to trap its food; formerly used in corsetry
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  • (zoology|countable) a baleen whale
  • Synonyms

    * whalebone

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