n. a blackfish, Globicephala melaena, of the Atlantic coast.
See also: caa'ing whale
- 1863  Large numbers of Potheads are in the Bay, which probably accounts for the squid panic. Brigus, Nfld.
- 1964  . . . entire herds of 40-foot pothead whales have been known to run aground on the beaches to escape his vicious attacks.