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Cetaceous

Definition:

cetaceous (adjective) - relating to or characteristic of whales, dolphins, or porpoises.

cetaceous (noun) - any mammal of the order Cetacea, which includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

Examples:

Adjective:

• The research team observed a group of cetaceous creatures swimming gracefully in the ocean.
• The cetaceous sounds of whales singing filled the air as the boat approached.

Noun:

• Whales and dolphins both belong to the cetaceous order.
• Scientists have discovered a new species of cetaceous that has never been seen before.

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