Meaning Of The Word Killer whale

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killer whale
countable noun: A killer whale is a type of black and white whale.

killer whale in American English
a very large, mostly black dolphin (Orcinus orca) with white patches, that hunts in large packs and preys on large fish, seals, and whales
noun: any of several predatory dolphins, esp. the black-and-white Orcinus orca, found in all seas

killer whale in British English
noun: a predatory black-and-white toothed whale, Orcinus orca, with a large erect dorsal fin, most common in cold seas: family Delphinidae

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