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narwhal

Definition

Narwhals are large, toothy whales that live in the Arctic Ocean. They are the only whales with a tusk, which is a long, spiralled tooth that grows from the upper jaw of males. Narwhals use their tusks for a variety of purposes, including fighting, mating, and detecting prey.

Narwhals are social animals and live in groups of up to 30 individuals. They are also very vocal and communicate with each other using a variety of sounds. Narwhals are carnivores and their diet consists mostly of fish, squid, and shrimp.

Narwhals are an endangered species and their numbers are declining due to climate change, pollution, and hunting.

How can the word be used?

The narwhal is a medium-sized toothed whale that lives in the Arctic Ocean.

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Different forms of the word

There are no other forms of the word "narwhal" in the English language.

Etymology

The word "narwhal" comes from the Old Norse word "narhvalr," which means "sea unicorn." The Old Norse word "narhvalr" is made up of the words "narr," which means "nose," and "hvalr," which means "whale.".

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