Bowhead

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A large Arctic whale characterised by its massive bow-shaped head and the absence of a dorsal fin.

“The bowhead whale can live for over two hundred years, making it the longest-lived mammal known.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

bow·head

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Synonyms

bowhead whalegreenland whalearctic whale

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BOW + HEAD compound, contains OW and EAD vowel patterns across the word

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