Definition of Grampus griseus

1. Noun. Slaty-grey blunt-nosed dolphin common in northern seas.

Exact synonyms: Grampus
Generic synonyms: Dolphin
Group relationships: Genus Grampus

Lexicographical Neighbors of Grampus Griseus

Gram-negative
Gram-positive
Gram method
Gram stain
Gram staining
Gramicidin A
Graminaceae
Graminales
Gramineae
Grammatophyllum
Grammies
Grammy
Grammys
Gramophone
Grampians
Grampus griseus
Gran Canaria
Gran Santiago
Granada
Grand Banks
Grand Canal
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon State
Grand Duchy
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Grand Guignol
Grand Inquisitor
Grand Island
Grand Lama

Literary usage of Grampus griseus

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings of the Royal Physical Society of Edinburgh by Royal Physical Society of Edinburgh (1893)
"... Dolphin (grampus griseus, G. Cuvier), which, from the peculiar striped character of the skin, presents so remarkable an appearance, has from time to ..."

2. Transactions of the Natural History Society of Glascow by Natural History Society of Glasgow (1907)
"The Occurrence of Risso's Dolphin, grampus griseus, Cuv., in the Forth. By JAMES EGGLETON. [Read 22nd December, 1904.] ON 17th October last Mr. James M'Nie ..."

3. Proceedings by Royal Physical Society of Edinburgh (1893)
"Risso's Dolphin (grampus griseus, G. Cuvier), which, from the peculiar striped character of the skin, presents so remarkable an appearance, has from time to ..."

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