Canadian French Meaning of whalebone
baleine
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Definitions and Meaning of whalebone in English
whalebone (n)
a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsets
whalebone (n.)
A firm, elastic substance resembling horn, taken from the upper jaw of the right whale; baleen. It is used as a stiffening in stays, fans, screens, and for various other purposes. See Baleen.
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baleine
a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsetsA firm, elastic substance resembling horn, taken from the
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whaleboat => chaloupe baleinière, whaleback => Dos de baleine, whale sucker => Suceur de baleine, whale shark => Requin-baleine, whale oil => L'huile de baleine,
