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Definition of: right whale
A whale, especially Balaena mysticetus of circumpolar seas, having a large head with long, narrow, highly elastic whalebone plates in its mouth, for straining food: it yields more oil than any other species. [Prob. orig. so called because advantageous to pursue]
(From 50 to 6o feet in length; the pigmy right whale to 20 feet)
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