sea canary

noun

1. beluga ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea canary¹

First recorded in 1875–80; so called from the whistling sound made by this whale

Example Sentences

Hence is derived one of the names given to this whale by sailors—the "Sea-canary."

From Project Gutenberg

The Beluga has a voice; but the name "Sea Canary" is hardly suitable to it.

From Project Gutenberg