Definitions for: Physeter


[n] type genus of the Physeteridae



Webster (1913) Definition: Phy*se"ter, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to blow: cf. F.
phys['e]t[`e]re.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) The genus that includes the sperm whale.

2. A filtering machine operated by air pressure.

Synonyms: genus Physeter

See Also: black whale, cachalot, family Physeteridae, mammal genus, Physeter catodon, Physeteridae, sperm whale

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