sheathbill

English

/ˈʃiːθ.bɪl/

noun
Definitions
  • Either of two species of scavenging birds in the family which breed only on the Antarctic Peninsula and subantarctic islands.

Etymology

Compound from English sheath + English bill (note of charges for goods, the point of beyond the fluke, sheet of paper, cutting instrument, list).

Origin

English

bill

Gloss

note of charges for goods, the point of beyond the fluke, sheet of paper, cutting instrument, list

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