Meaning & use
Boto
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The Amazon river dolphin, a freshwater dolphin species native to South America, often pink or gray in color.
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The tour guide pointed out a boto surfacing near the riverbank at dusk.
The boto is the largest of the world's river dolphin species.
A note on using this word
The word "boto" comes from Portuguese, reflecting the species' importance in Brazilian Amazonian folklore.
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Amazon river dolphinpink dolphin
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