wholphin

/ˈwɑlf.ɪn/

UK: /ˈwɒlf.ɪn/

WⱭLF · ɪn (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

The fertile hybrid produced by cross-breeding a bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus (mother), and a false killer whale Pseudorca crassidens (father).

Etymology

Blend of whale + dolphin