Definition of Physeter

1. Noun. Type genus of the Physeteridae.

Exact synonyms: Genus Physeter
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Family Physeteridae, Physeteridae
Member holonyms: Black Whale, Cachalot, Physeter Catodon, Sperm Whale

Definition of Physeter

1. n. The genus that includes the sperm whale.

Definition of Physeter

1. a whale which spouts [n -S]

Medical Definition of Physeter

1. 1. The genus that includes the sperm whale. 2. A filtering machine operated by air pressure. Origin: L, fr. Gr, fr. To blow: cf. F. Physetere. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Physeter

physaliferous
physaliform
physaliphore
physaliphorous
physaliphorous cell
physalis
physalises
physalopteriasis
physarida
physarum polycephalum
physeal
physed
physeds
physemaria
physes
physeterids
physeteroids
physeters
physi-
physianthropy
physiatrician
physiatrics
physiatries
physiatrist
physiatrists
physiatry
physic

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