minke whale
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of minke whale
C20: probably from Norwegian minkehval, from minke lesser + hval whale
Example Sentences
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A minke whale that was swimming in Long Beach Harbor earlier this month died from domoic acid poisoning associated with a toxic algal bloom that has stricken many other sea creatures, according to officials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2025
Marine wildlife experts on Thursday attempted to help direct a young minke whale out of Long Beach Harbor where it has been swimming for the last few days, according to authorities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2025
They can be identified by their lack of a dorsal fin and mottled appearance that makes them very different from whales more commonly seen off New England such as the humpback whale and minke whale.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
A minke whale has been spotted leaping from the water off Scarborough, amazing those lucky enough to see it.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2023
While the dolphins evaded him, he managed to get a rare glimpse of a minke whale breaching the waves.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2023
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