n. the bony flexible strips in the upper jaws of whales that feed by filtering food from ocean water. -strains large amounts of small food-
Baleen is a horny substance found in a whale's jaw.
upper jaws of whales; filter; strainer
tongue
2 syllables
ba-leen
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