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Definition of sperm whale noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sperm whale

noun
 
/ˈspɜːm weɪl/
 
/ˈspɜːrm weɪl/
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  1. a large whale that is hunted for its oil and fat
    Word Originmid 19th cent.: sperm, abbreviation of spermaceti.
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