killer whale

US /ˈkɪl.ər ˌweɪl/
UK /ˈkɪl.ər ˌweɪl/
"killer whale" picture
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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.
The documentary featured the hunting strategies of killer whales.
Il documentario presentava le strategie di caccia delle orche.