beluga

noun

Meaning

A small, white, toothed whale native to the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, known for its highly social behavior and vocalizations.

Examples

  • Researchers tracked a pod of beluga whales migrating through the icy waters of the Beaufort Sea.
  • The aquarium's new exhibit features a pair of beluga whales that interact playfully with visitors through the glass.

Synonyms: white whale, delphinapterus leucas