balenottera

Italian

Etymology

From Latin balaena (“whale”) and Ancient Greek πτερόν (pterón, “wing”), a reference to the long wing-like side fins of certain whales.

Noun

balenottera f (plural balenottere)

  1. rorqual

Derived terms
  • balenottera azzurra
  • balenottera boreale
  • balenottera comune
  • balenottera di Bryde
  • balenottera di Eden
  • balenottera di Omura
  • balenottera minore
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