killer whale meaning

UK /ˈkɪlə weɪl/ US /ˈkɪlɚ weɪl/ 3 syllables

killer whale (noun): predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas.

Definition of killer whale

  1. predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas

    Synonyms: killer, orca, grampus, sea wolf, Orcinus orca

    Type of: dolphin

How to pronounce killer whale

killer whale is pronounced /ˈkɪlə weɪl/ in British English and /ˈkɪlɚ weɪl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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