guillemot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any seabird belonging to the genera Uria and Cepphus of the auk family Alcidae. They have black and white bodies and are good at swimming and diving.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɪ.lɪ.mɒt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-guillemot.wav /ˈɡɪ.lə.mɑt/

Word forms

guillemot guillemots

Etymology

Borrowed from French guillemot.

Synonyms

Derived words

black guillemot Brünnich's guillemot common guillemot pigeon guillemot sooty guillemot spectacled guillemot true guillemot
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