noun
Risso's dolphin; grampus
A species of dolphin (Grampus griseus). The name is usually written in katakana.
ハナゴンドウは世界中の温かい海に生息している。
Risso's dolphins inhabit warm seas around the world.
水族館でハナゴンドウを見た。
I saw a Risso's dolphin at the aquarium.
The name ハナゴンドウ (花巨頭) literally means 'flower giant head', but the exact origin is uncertain. It may refer to the dolphin's bulbous head and scarred skin.