porpoise

Meanings

• noun

  A large, torpedo-shaped marine mammal with a beak and a streamlined body. Porpoises are members of the dolphin family and are often called 'sea-pigs' due to their short, blunt snouts.

  - "The porpoise is a popular marine mammal."
  - "I went on a boat ride and saw several porpoises jumping out of the water."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɔːɹpəs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

garfish , mereswine , sea hog , sea pig , seaswine

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with porpoise
joys , noise , voices

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Variants

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porpoise , porpoises , porpoised , porpoising , Dall porpoise , Dall's porpoise

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Etymology

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The word 'porpoise' comes from the Old English word 'porpois', which means 'pig of the sea'.

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Trivia

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1. Porpoises are able to hold their breath for up to 20 minutes at a time.

2. Porpoises are carnivores and feed primarily on fish and squid.

3. Porpoises have a thick layer of blubber to help keep them warm in cold waters.

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Related Concepts

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1. dolphin: Porpoises are a type of dolphin, and are closely related to other members of the dolphin family.

2. marine mammal: Porpoises are one of many types of marine mammals, which are mammals that live in water and breathe air.

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Culture

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In many cultures, porpoises have been revered for their intelligence and agility in the water. In some Native American traditions, the porpoise is seen as a messenger from the spirit world. Porpoises have also been featured in literature, such as Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick', and in art and music.

How to Memorize "porpoise"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'porpoise', try visualizing a large, torpedo-shaped animal swimming in the ocean. Imagine its sleek, streamlined body moving gracefully through the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'porpoise' with the word 'pig' to help remember its meaning. Think of a 'pig of the sea'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try creating a mnemonic to help remember the word 'porpoise'. For example, 'Porpoises are pigs that swim in the sea'.

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