cetacean

/sɪˈteɪʃən/adj

High School

Pertaining to the zoologic infraorder Cetacea, or associated with species falling under that taxonomic hierarchy.

Resembling or relating to large aquatic mammals.

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cetaceous

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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