beluga

Meanings

• noun

  A large, white whale with a distinctive bulbous forehead, found primarily in the Arctic and St. Lawrence River.

  - "The beluga whale is also known as the sea canary due to its distinctive high-pitched clicks."
  - "Beluga whales are popular in captivity due to their friendly and curious nature."

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Synonyms

beluga whale , sea canary , white whale

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with beluga
deluga , reluga

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Variants

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beluga , belugas , white whale

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Etymology

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The name 'beluga' comes from the Russian word 'belukha' which means 'white woman'.

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Trivia

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1. Beluga whales are the only whale species with no dorsal fin.

2. They can hold their breath for up to 30 minutes.

3. Beluga whales communicate using a complex series of clicks and body movements.

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Related Concepts

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1. White Whale: Beluga whales are often referred to as the 'white whale' due to their pure white coloration.

2. St. Lawrence Beluga: The St. Lawrence Beluga is a distinct population of beluga whales found in the St. Lawrence River.

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Culture

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Beluga whales have played an important role in the cultures of various Arctic indigenous peoples, including the Inuit, who hunted them for food and used their blubber as fuel.

How to Memorize "beluga"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, white whale with a bulbous forehead. Visualize its distinctive high-pitched clicks and its importance in Arctic cultures.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'beluga' with 'white woman' to remember its etymology.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'B-E-L-U-G-A' to remember the word: 'Big Elephant Lives Under Ground Always' (replace 'Under Ground' with 'Arctic Ocean' for beluga).

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