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Spiracle

The nostril, or one of the nostrils, of whales, porpoises, and allied animals.

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Blowhole 76% connected

A cavern in a cliff, at the water level, opening to the air at its farther extremity, so that the waters rush in with each surge and rise in a lofty…

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Stigma 76% connected

A mark made with a burning iron; a brand.

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Opening 76% connected

of Open

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Orifice 76% connected

A mouth or aperture, as of a tube, pipe, etc.; an opening; as, the orifice of an artery or vein; the orifice of a wound.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Porta 76% connected

The part of the liver or other organ where its vessels and nerves enter; the hilus.

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