cachalot

/ˈkæʃəlɑt/
noun
  1. A large whale with a square head and a long lower jaw, also called a sperm whale.
    • The cachalot is known for its ability to dive deeper than any other whale.
    • The cachalot's head contains a large organ filled with spermaceti oil.
    • A pod of cachalots was spotted off the coast of New Zealand.
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