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dolphin meaning in Tamil

ஓங்கில் ōṅkil

UK/ˈdɒlf.ɪn//ˈdɑlf.ɪn/

dolphin in Tamil: ஓங்கில் (ōṅkil). In English, dolphin means a carnivorous cetacean, typically with a beak-like snout, famed for their intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans.

Tamil words for dolphin

aquatic mammal
ஓங்கில் ōṅkil

English meaning of dolphin

  1. noun A carnivorous cetacean, typically with a beak-like snout, famed for their intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans.
  2. noun Tursiops truncatus, (Atlantic bottlenose dolphin) the most well-known species.
  3. noun A fish, the mahi-mahi or dorado, Coryphaena hippurus, with a dorsal fin that runs the length of the body, also known for iridescent coloration.
  4. noun A depiction of a fish, with a broad indented fin, usually embowed.

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Questions about dolphin in Tamil

What is the meaning of dolphin in Tamil?
Dolphin in Tamil is ஓங்கில் (ōṅkil).
dolphin என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Dolphin: ஓங்கில் (ōṅkil).
What does dolphin mean in English?
Dolphin means a carnivorous cetacean, typically with a beak-like snout, famed for their intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans.

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