Greenland whale
Britishnoun
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The capture of the Greenland whale began in 1612; and in 200 years the unceasing pursuit of this species had driven it to the remote places of the Arctic Ocean.
From More Science From an Easy Chair by Lankester, E. Ray (Edwin Ray), Sir
Its yield of oil is said to be less than that of the Greenland whale but it is of a finer quality.
From Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. by Various
The Greenland whale is one of the most wonderful animals in the world, and the baleen, or whalebone, one of its greatest peculiarities.
From The Origin of Species by means of Natural Selection, 6th Edition by Darwin, Charles
The remarks I have made apply in common to the two chief sorts of whales, but the Greenland whale is a very different animal from the sperm whale, of which we were in search.
From Old Jack by Kingston, William Henry Giles
In another respect, the sperm is very different from the Greenland whale.
From Old Jack by Kingston, William Henry Giles
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