SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Rare

rorqual

The correct spelling is rorqual.

How to pronounce rorqual

/ˈɹɒɹkwəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈɹɒɹkwəl/

Say it like: Ror-kwa-l

The correct spelling is rorqual. 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.

Usage Examples

No usage examples in context are available for this word.

Definition

noun

  1. 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.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples