bottlenose
AmericanOther Word Forms
- bottle-nosed adjective
- bottlenosed adjective
Etymology
Origin of bottlenose
Example Sentences
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The bottlenose dolphin, known as Reggie to locals, was first spotted in the bay earlier this year and has become a regular visitor - to the excitement of residents and tourists.
From BBC • Aug. 20, 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
They found Cuvier's beaked whales, bottlenose dolphins and sperm whales -- including a young adult male previously seen off southern France.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2024
Look'ee sir, there's Tripp, for instance, dear old bottlenose Ben, she smiles on him and suffers him to bear her fan, misfortunate dog!
From Our Admirable Betty A Romance by Farnol, Jeffery
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