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pothead ((1)) 1 
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.
- 1863 Large numbers of Potheads are in the Bay, which probably accounts for the squid panic. Brigus, Nfld.