Definition
minkes
noun
- Plural of minke; small baleen whales of the genus Balaenoptera, the smallest of the rorqual whales.
Usage: zoology; marine biology
Examples
- Minkes are found in oceans around the world.
- The research team studied minkes in the Antarctic waters.
- Minkes are smaller than blue whales but still impressive marine mammals.
- Several minkes were spotted near the coast during the migration season.
- Scientists use acoustic monitoring to track minkes in their natural habitat.