Definition

Noun: 1. A small Arctic whale (Monodon monoceros): A marine mammal found in Arctic waters, notable for the male's distinctive long, straight, spiral tusk, which is actually an elongated canine tooth.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The narwhale is often called the "unicorn of the sea."
  • Scientists study the narwhale to understand more about Arctic ecosystems.
  • A male narwhale uses its tusk for sensing changes in its environment and for social displays.

Advanced Usage

• "The narwhale's tusk": A common phrase referring to the whale's most famous physical characteristic.
  • The function of the narwhale's tusk has been debated for centuries.

Variants and Related Words

• Narwhal: This is an equally common and accepted spelling variant for the same animal.
• Tusk: The long, spiral tooth that characterizes the male narwhale.

Synonyms

• Arctic whale: A general descriptive term.
• Unicorn whale: A poetic or colloquial name based on its appearance.

Related Phrases and Terms

• Monodon monoceros: The scientific (Latin) name for the narwhale.
• Ivory tusk: A description of the material and structure of the narwhale's prominent tooth.

Noun

1. small Arctic whale the male having a long spiral ivory tusk