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‖ monodon Zool.|ˈmɒnədɒn|
[mod.L., f. Gr. µονοδοντ-, µονόδους, f. µόν-ος mono- + ὀδοντ-, ὀδούς tooth.]
A genus of delphinoid cetaceans, containing only the narwhal (M. monoceros); also, a member of this genus.
1752J. Hill Hist. Anim. 314 Monodon, the Unicorn-fish, or Nar-wal. 1753Chambers Cycl. Supp. c1865Letheby in Wylde's Circ. Sci. I. 103/2 Even the Monodons or nar-whales may be made to yield train-oil. |