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razorbill

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ra·zor·bill  (rzr-bl)
n.
A large auk (Alca torda) of the northern Atlantic, having black-and-white plumage, a long tail, and a flattened bill.

razorbill [ˈreɪzəˌbɪl], razor-billed auk
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a common auk, Alca torda, of the North Atlantic, having a thick laterally compressed bill with white markings
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.razorbillrazorbill - black-and-white northern Atlantic auk having a compressed sharp-edged bill
auk - black-and-white short-necked web-footed diving bird of northern seas
Alca, genus Alca - type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill
Translations
razorbill [ˈreɪzəbɪl] Nalca f común
razorbill [ˈreɪzəˌbɪl] ngazza marina
razorbill [ˈreɪzəˌbɪl] ngazza marina


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