sperm whale

/ˌspʌrm ˈweɪl/
/spəm weɪl/
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Other forms: sperm whales

Definitions of sperm whale
  1. noun
    large whale with a large cavity in the head containing spermaceti and oil; also a source of ambergris
    synonyms: Physeter catodon, black whale, cachalot
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    type of:
    toothed whale
    any of several whales having simple conical teeth and feeding on fish etc.
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