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storm petrel |
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storm petrel n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any small petrel, such as the northern Hydrobates pelagicus, of the family Hydrobatidae, typically having a dark plumage with paler underparts Also called Mother Carey's chicken stormy petrel [so named because it was thought to be a harbinger of rough weather] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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