procellariiform seabird
- noun
- /prəˈsɛləˌrɪfɔrm ˈsiːbɜrd/
- Specialized
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pájaro marino procelariforme
- Researchers tracked a procellariiform seabird for thousands of miles during its annual migration.
Examples
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The procellariiform seabird glided effortlessly over the stormy southern ocean.
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The procellariiform seabird soared gracefully above the waves.
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Many species of procellariiform seabird nest on remote islands far from human habitation.
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Many procellariiform seabirds are known for their incredible long-distance flying abilities.
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Many species of procellariiform seabird nest on remote islands far from human habitation.
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Researchers tracked a procellariiform seabird for thousands of miles during its annual migration.
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Many procellariiform seabirds are known for their incredible long-distance flying abilities.
Surface Forms
Morphology
procellariiform + seabird
The noun phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'procellariiform' specifies the type of 'seabird' (a seabird belonging to the Procellariiformes). If a learner already knows the technical adjective, the overall meaning is compositional and derivable (the -iform/-iformes morphological pattern signals taxonomic relation), so the phrase is transparently built from its parts.
Etymology
The name procellariiform seabird may come from an old word for 'storm' because sailors often saw these long-winged birds near bad weather at sea. They are also called 'tubenoses' because of their tube-shaped nostrils, which help them live on the open ocean, so the name fits birds that wander far from land.
