whalebone | English to English Dictionary

a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsets(noun.substance)

Synonym:
baleen

source: wordnet30
A firm, elastic substance resembling horn, taken from the upper jaw of the right whale; baleen. It is used as a stiffening in stays, fans, screens, and for various other purposes. See Baleen.(noun)

source: webster1913

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