Narwhal

Pronunciation: /nɑːrwəl/

Definitions of narwhal

noun a type of whale with a long spiral tusk protruding from its head

Example Sentences

A1 A narwhal is a type of whale with a long tusk.

A2 Narwhals live in the Arctic waters and are known for their unique tusks.

B1 Scientists study narwhals to learn more about their behavior and habitat.

B2 The narwhal's tusk is actually a long tooth that can grow up to 10 feet in length.

C1 The narwhal's tusk is believed to be used for communication and finding food.

C2 Narwhals are elusive creatures that are well adapted to their icy environment.

Examples of narwhal in a Sentence

formal The narwhal is a medium-sized toothed whale that lives in the Arctic waters.

informal I heard that narwhals have long tusks that look like unicorn horns!

slang Check out that narwhal chilling in the water, it's so cool!

figurative She's as rare as a narwhal sighting in the wild.

Grammatical Forms of narwhal

• plural: narwhals
• comparative: more narwhal
• superlative: most narwhal
• present tense: narwhals
• future tense: will narwhal
• perfect tense: have narwhaled
• continuous tense: is narwhaling
• singular: narwhal
• positive degree: narwhal
• infinitive: to narwhal
• gerund: narwhaling
• participle: narwhaled

Origin and Evolution of narwhal

First Known Use: 1658 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'narwhal' is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word 'narhvalr', which translates to 'corpse whale' due to its pale color resembling a drowned sailor.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'narwhal' has come to be associated with the unique tusked marine mammal found in Arctic waters, shedding its earlier morbid connotations.