Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
baleia
noun
/bəˈleɪ.ə/
Definition
A large marine mammal belonging to the order Cetacea, known for living in oceans and seas.
Examples
- The baleia can be seen breaching the surface of the ocean.
- Many baleias migrate thousands of miles each year.
Meaning
The Portuguese word for ‘whale’, which refers to various species of these enormous, aquatic mammals.
Synonyms
- cetacean
- aquatic mammal