grampus

Meanings

• noun

  A large, deep-bodied, toothed whale with a long, slender beak, belonging to the sperm whale family.

  - "The grampus is a fascinating marine mammal."
  - "Have you ever seen a grampus in the wild?"

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Variants

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grampus , grampuses

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Etymology

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Grampus is derived from the Latin word 'grampus', which means 'large, deep-bodied fish'.

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Trivia

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1. The grampus is the largest toothed whale in the world.

2. The grampus's tongue can weigh as much as an elephant.

3. The grampus's heart can weigh up to 1,500 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sperm Whale: The grampus is a type of sperm whale.

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Culture

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In literature, the grampus is a prominent character in Herman Melville's novel 'Moby-Dick'.

How to Memorize "grampus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, deep-bodied whale with a long, slender beak.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the grampus with the deep sea and large marine creatures.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'grampus' as 'Giant, Ridiculous, Amazing, Powerful, Underwater Swimmer'.

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