grampuses

Meanings

• noun

  A fictional marine creature, resembling a cross between a whale and a grampa, often depicted with a long white beard.

  - "The grampuses migrated from the Arctic to warmer waters each year."
  - "Children loved to draw pictures of the friendly grampuses."
  - "The sailor was thrilled when he finally spotted 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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Grampuses is a portmanteau of 'grampa' and 'whale'. It was first introduced in a children's book as a fun and imaginative marine creature.

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Trivia

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1. Grampuses are sometimes called 'sea grampas'.

2. The first known appearance of grampuses in literature was in a children's book called 'Grampuses: The Friendly Whales' by Fiona McCloud.

3. Grampuses are popular among children due to their unique appearance and friendly nature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marine creatures: Grampuses are a type of marine creature, belonging to the class of mammals known as cetaceans.

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Culture

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Grampuses have become a popular subject in children's literature and art. They are often depicted as gentle giants, and stories about them emphasize their unique appearance and friendly nature.

How to Memorize "grampuses"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a whale with a long white beard, like a grampa.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a friendly marine creature that looks like a grampa.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: Grampuses are like whales with grandpas' beards.

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