minke Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈmɪŋki/
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Minke as a Noun
1
Ellipsis of minke whale.
Word Forms & Grammar
minke (plural minkes)
Words That Rhyme With Minke
Origin of Minke
From Norwegian minkehval, allegedly after a crew member of the Norwegian whaling pioneer Svend Foyn (1809–1894), named Meincke, who mistook a pod of minkes for blue whales.[1]
Minke: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmɪŋki/ |
| Meaning | Ellipsis of minke whale |
| Plural | minkes |