seafowl

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any bird that spends most of its time in coastal waters or over the oceans.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sefoul inherited from Old English sǣfugol (seabird) compound from English sea + English fowl.

Origin

English

fowl

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