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porpoise


Definition: Meaning of, porpoise in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpɔːpəs;ˈpɔpɔɪs /

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porpoise porpoises
[countable]
  1. a sea animal that looks similar to a DOLPHIN and breathes air
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porpoise used in phrases

  • harbor porpoise (noun)
    1. the common porpoise of the northern Atlantic and Pacific
  • porpoise oil (noun)
    1. a yellow fatty oil obtained from porpoises and used as a fine lubricant
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