killer whale
US /ˈkɪl.ər ˌweɪl/
UK /ˈkɪl.ər ˌweɪl/
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orca, balena assassina
a large, toothed whale of the oceanic dolphin family, characterized by its distinctive black and white coloration and predatory nature
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A pod of killer whales was spotted near the coast.
Un branco di orche è stato avvistato vicino alla costa.
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The documentary featured the hunting strategies of killer whales.
Il documentario presentava le strategie di caccia delle orche.
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