Synonyms for rorqual
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Any whale of family Balaenopteridae, with longitudinal skin folds running from below the mouth to the navel, allowing the capacity of the mouth to expand greatly when feeding.
Related words
- Phrases
- lesser rorqual
Forms
- Plural
- rorquals → razorbacks, balaenopterids…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| rorqual | falling | |
| razorback | rising | |
| balaenopterid | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- razorback3
- 13 letters
- balaenopterid
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (razorback3 = 3 syllables).