minke en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmɪŋki/
Etymology
From Norwegian minkehval, allegedly after a crew member of the Norwegian whaling pioneer Svend Foyn (1809–1894), named Meincke, who mistook a pod of minkes for blue whales.
Meanings
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(abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis) Ellipsis of minke whale.
alt of minke whale
Minkes can grow to 10m and are likely to approach boats, delighting passengers with acrobatics as they hurl themselves out of the water.
2005, Andrea Schulte-Peevers, Canada, →ISBN, page 55:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| minkes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
Balaenoptera bonaerensis (minke whale) · Balaenoptera acutorostrata (minke whale)