SHEARWATER


Meaning of SHEARWATER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' shir- ˌ wo ̇ -t ə r, - ˌ wä-

Function: noun

Date: circa 1671

: any of numerous oceanic birds (esp. genus Puffinus ) that are related to the petrels and usually skim close to the waves in flight

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