Translation of "baleen" into Afrikaans

Balein is the translation of "baleen" into Afrikaans.

baleen noun grammar

(physiology, uncountable) The plates in the mouth of the baleen whale, Mystacoceti , which it uses to trap its food; formerly used in corsetry [..]

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  • Balein

    keratin structure in whales, used for flexible stiffening

    In addition, blubber and baleen were important commodities at the time.

    En destyds was walvisspek en balein belangrike handelsprodukte.

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