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baleen in Persian

صفحه شانهای

/bəˈliːn/

baleen in Persian: صفحه شانهای. In English, baleen means keratinous material that makes up the plates in the mouth of the baleen whale (Mysticeti), which it uses to trap its food; formerly used in corsetry.

Persian words for baleen

plates in mouth of baleen whale
صفحه شانهای

English meaning of baleen

  1. noun Keratinous material that makes up the plates in the mouth of the baleen whale (Mysticeti), which it uses to trap its food; formerly used in corsetry.
  2. noun A baleen whale (Mysticeti).
  3. noun Any whale or large fish.

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Questions about baleen in Persian

What is the meaning of baleen in Persian?
Baleen in Persian is صفحه شانهای.
معنی baleen چیست؟
Baleen: صفحه شانهای.
What does baleen mean in English?
Baleen means keratinous material that makes up the plates in the mouth of the baleen whale (Mysticeti), which it uses to trap its food; formerly used in corsetry.

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