spermhval

Norwegian

noun-m1
Definitions
  • a sperm whale (Physeter catodon, syn. Physeter macrocephalus)

Etymology

Affix from Norwegian Bokmål sperm (spermasett) + Norwegian Bokmål hval.

Origin

Norwegian

hval

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