skua

English

/ˈskjuːə/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of various predatory seabirds of the family Stercorariidae that often chase other seabirds to steal their catches.

Etymology

Derived from Faroese skúgvur (great skua, Great Skua) derived from Old Norse skúfr.

Origin

Old Norse

skúfr

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