fastitocalon

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fastitocalon, n: large whale that pretends to be an island. (FAH-stit-oh-KAH-lon / ˈfa-stɪ-tɔ-ˌka-lɔn)

fastitocalon
Bestiary of Ann Walsh. England, 15th century. Copenhagen, Kongelige Bibliotek, Gl. kgl. S. 1633 4º, f. 59v. [bestiary.ca]

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