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cetacean

/sɪˈteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does cetacean mean?

noun

A mammal of the order Cetacea, which includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

Example

"The researchers studied the behavior of cetaceans in their natural habitat."

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