bowhead

Meanings

• noun

  A large whale belonging to the baleen whale family, with a distinctive bow-shaped head.

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Synonyms

bowhead whale

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Variants

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bowhead , bowhead whale , bowheads

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Etymology

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The name 'bowhead' comes from the distinctive bow-shaped head of this whale.

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Trivia

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1. Bowhead whales can live up to 200 years.

2. They are the largest whale that can live in Arctic waters.

3. Bowhead whales have been known to hold their breath for up to 60 minutes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Baleen whale: Bowhead whales are a type of baleen whale, which means they filter water through their baleen plates to feed on krill and other small organisms.

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Culture

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In Inuit culture, the bowhead whale is a vital source of food and is deeply respected. Bowhead whales have been depicted in Inuit art and storytelling for centuries.

How to Memorize "bowhead"

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   - Imagine a large whale with a distinctive bow-shaped head.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'bowhead' by thinking of a 'big head' or a 'bow' on the front of a whale.

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