Cete is a rare and archaic word that refers to a group of marine mammals, specifically a pod of whales. There are several synonyms for this word that are more commonly used in modern language. One of these is "pod," which is the standard term for a group of whales, dolphins, or porpoises. Another synonym is "herd," which is a more general term that can be used for groups of animals on land or sea. "School" is another synonym that can be used specifically for certain species of whales, such as the pilot whale. Other synonyms for cete include "group," "gang," "pack," and "team".