What is another word for narwal?

Pronunciation: [nˈɑːwə͡l] (IPA)

Narwal also spelled as "Narwhal" is a unique animal known for its long tusk-like tooth that grows from its upper jaw. It's a marine mammal often found in the Arctic region. The word narwal also has a few synonyms, such as sea unicorn, unicorn of the sea, or the tusked whale. Besides these, the Inuit people of Canada and Greenland call narwals "Qilalugaq" and "Tuugaalik," respectively. In Norse mythology, narwals are known as "Narval." Narwals are fascinating creatures that have captured the human imagination for centuries. Regardless of the name, they remain intriguing and beautiful animals that are an essential part of the Arctic marine ecosystem.

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What are the hypernyms for Narwal?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Narwal?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for narwal (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Narwal?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Narwal

A visit of ceremony, and an invitation to share our "irishystoo" and camp-fire, brought Mrs. Locock across, and we made the acquaintance of a lady well known for her prowess as a shikari throughout Kashmir- "There hunted 'she' the walrus, the narwal, and the seal.
"A Holiday in the Happy Valley with Pen and Pencil"
T. R. Swinburne
And round and round the bark the narwal sweeps.
"The Poetical Works of Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton, Bart. M.P."
Edward Bulwer Lytton
The handle is sometimes made of the horn of the narwal, but more frequently of wood.
"Ungava"
R.M. Ballantyne

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