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Grampus

Grampus

9.9
A sea mammal in the dolphin family, usually the Risso's dolphin with a blunt head and grey marks
  • noun
  • /ˈɡræmpəs/
  • Specialized
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  • Unlike other dolphins, Grampus griseus is known for its blunt head and unique body markings.

Examples

  • Marine biologists observed a pod of Grampus while conducting research in the Pacific Ocean.

  • The Grampus genus is represented today by only a single living species.

  • The Grampus is known for its distinctive rounded head.

  • Did you see the Grampus at the aquarium?

  • Marine biologists observed a pod of Grampus while conducting research in the Pacific Ocean.

  • Unlike other dolphins, Grampus griseus is known for its blunt head and unique body markings.

  • The Grampus genus is represented today by only a single living species.

Compounds

Grampus griseus
  • Specialized
9.7

A large grey dolphin with a blunt nose that lives in warm and temperate seas

Surface Forms

Grampus singular
Grampuses plural

Etymology

Grampus comes from older words that meant 'big fish', from grand ('big') plus piscis ('fish'). So the name was used for large sea animals and today Grampus is the name of a genus of marine mammals, including Risso's dolphin.