What does baleen mean?
A series of fringed, plate-like structures in the mouths of certain whales, used for filtering food from the water. A bundle of hay or other dried grass, often tied up in a square or rectangular shape.
Example
"The whale's baleen was clogged with seaweed, reducing its ability to feed."
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