What is another word for bowhead?
Pronunciation: [bˈə͡ʊhɛd] (IPA) 
Bowhead whales are known for their large, arched head which is often described as "mammoth-like". Synonyms for the word "bowhead" include "greenland right whale", "arctic whale", "eskimo whale" and "welfare whale". The "greenland right whale" name is derived from their location near the coast of Greenland and their similarity in size and shape to the internationally protected right whales. Alternatively, the "arctic whale" and "eskimo whale" call out the bowhead's habitat in the cold, icy waters at the top of the world. The softer, friendlier "welfare whale" term refers to how vital bowhead whaling has been to the survival of Inuit culture in the Arctic region.
