shearwater

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noun
Definitions
  • Any of the long-winged pelagic seabirds of the family Procellariidae in genera Puffinus, Ardenna, and Calonectris, that breed on islands and coastal cliffs.
  • (by extension) Any of the entire family Procellariidae, including certain of the petrels.

Etymology

Compound from English shear + English water.

Origin

English

water

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