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bottlenose

American  
[bot-l-nohz] / ˈbɒt lˌnoʊz /

noun

  1. bottle-nosed dolphin.

  2. bottle-nosed whale.

Other Word Forms

  • bottle-nosed adjective
  • bottlenosed adjective

Etymology

Origin of bottlenose

First recorded in 1540–50; bottle 1 + nose

Example Sentences

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Other North Atlantic cetaceans, including harbor porpoises and bottlenose dolphins, may be facing similar pressures.

From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 2025

Three bottlenose whales have been found dead on Papa Westray, one of Orkney's northernmost islands.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

The bottlenose dolphins that now visit with frequency may also be one of those silver-lining stories.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2024

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said crews first tried to herd the bottlenose dolphin out of Skeeter Island Creek in Cape May Court House, where it was first reported May 16.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024

The bottlenose seal is in general very inactive, but when irritated, is exceedingly revengeful.

From Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom by Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold)

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