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sea canary

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sea canary1

First recorded in 1875–80; so called from the whistling sound made by this whale

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Example Sentences

Hence is derived one of the names given to this whale by sailors—the "Sea-canary."

The Beluga has a voice; but the name "Sea Canary" is hardly suitable to it.

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