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grampus Definition


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grampus
noun grampuses
    1. A large grey dolphin with a bulbous forehead, no beak, an extensively scarred body, relatively short flippers and a tall fin. Also called Risso's dolphin.
    2. A killer whale.
    3. Someone who breathes heavily.
Etymology: 16c: from French graspois, from gras fat + pois fish.



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