English Explanatory Dictionary

frigatebird

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of five species of bird in the genus Fregata, the only genus in the family Fregatidae.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɹɪ.ɡətˌbɝd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-frigatebird.wav

Word forms

frigatebird frigatebirds frigate bird

Etymology

From frigate + bird.

Derived words

Ascension frigatebird Christmas frigatebird Christmas Island frigatebird great frigatebird lesser frigatebird magnificent frigatebird
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