grampus Meaning & Definition
What Does Grampus Mean?
Grampus is used as a noun meaning A killer whale (Orcinus orca). It can also mean Risso's dolphin (Grampus griseus), with a blunt nose.
Quick Facts About Grampus
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | killer, sea wolf and orca |
| Plural | grampuses |
Grampus Definition (Noun)
- A killer whale (Orcinus orca).
- Risso's dolphin (Grampus griseus), with a blunt nose.
- A hellbender salamander, Cryptobranchus alleganiensis.
- A giant whip scorpion (Mastigoproctus giganteus)
Synonyms of Grampus
Grampus synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
grampus (plural grampuses)
Words That Rhyme With Grampus
Origin of Grampus
From Middle English *grampas, grappays, grapas, graspeys, from Anglo-Norman grampais, Old French graspois, craspois (“whale, (salted) whale meat; blubber; seal”), from Medieval Latin craspicis (literally “fat fish”), from Latin crassus (“fat”) + piscis (“fish”).
Grampus: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is grampus?
Grampus is a noun.
What is another word for grampus?
Words with a similar meaning to grampus include killer, sea wolf and orca. See the full list of grampus synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of grampus?
The plural of grampus is grampuses.