sperm whale

Meanings

• The largest living toothed whale and the largest of all living cetaceans. It is found in all major oceans and is known for its large head which contains a massive spermaceti organ.

  - "The sperm whale is the largest living toothed whale."
  - "The sperm whale's large head houses a massive spermaceti organ."

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Synonyms

cachalot

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Variants

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sperm whale , sperm whales

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Etymology

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From Old English 'sefre whal', from 'sefre' meaning 'sperm' and 'whal' meaning 'whale'.

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Trivia

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1. The sperm whale's head can make up to 40% of its total body length.

2. The sperm whale is the only whale that has teeth in both the upper and lower jaws.

3. The sperm whale can hold its breath for up to 90 minutes.

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1. Cetacean: The sperm whale is a type of cetacean, a group of marine mammals that includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

2. Deep diving: The sperm whale is known for its ability to dive to great depths, up to 2,000 meters or more.

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The sperm whale has been hunted for its oil and spermaceti, which was used in various industries such as lamp oil and cosmetics. It has also been a subject of fascination for scientists and explorers due to its size and deep diving capabilities. In literature, the sperm whale is famously featured in Herman Melville's novel 'Moby Dick'.

How to Memorize "sperm whale"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large whale with a massive head and a long tail. Visualize its large size and the deep ocean waters around it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sperm whale with the deep ocean and its massive size. Remember that it is the largest living toothed whale.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sperm Whale, Sailor's Sail' to remember that the sperm whale is a large whale with a massive head.

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