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orcinus orca

 

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Noun orcinus orca has 1 sense
  1. killer whale, killer, orca, grampus, sea wolf, Orcinus orca - predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas
    --1 is a kind of dolphin
    --1 is a member of Orcinus, genus Orcinus

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Orcinus orca

Description:

Orcinus orca, commonly known as the killer whale, is a highly intelligent and social marine mammal belonging to the dolphin family. Known for its distinctive black and white coloration and large size, the orca is revered as one of the ocean's most iconic and powerful predators.

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Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A large marine mammal characterized by its black and white coloration, belonging to the dolphin family.

Sample Sentence: The orcinus orca gracefully glided through the water, stunning everyone with its majestic presence.

Sense 2:

Used to refer to the species of killer whales collectively.

Sample Sentence: Researchers have made great advancements in understanding the behavior and communication of orcinus orca.

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