seafowl
7.2
A bird that lives near the sea, like gulls or pelicans
- noun
- /ˈsiːfaʊl/
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aves marinas
- Several species of seafowl can be seen gliding over the waves at dawn.
Examples
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The cliffs were alive with nesting seafowl each spring.
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Fishermen often watch seafowl to locate schools of fish.
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A seafowl landed on the rocky shore.
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I spotted several seafowls near the lighthouse.
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As I walked along the beach, I saw a group of seafowl diving for fish in the waves.
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The seafowl perched on the cliff, watching the ocean below for any signs of movement.
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During our boat trip, we encountered a flock of seafowl soaring gracefully above the water.
Synonyms
seabird
vsseafowl
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1.9
A bird that lives near the sea and often flies over water, like gulls or albatrosses
visits coastal waters and open ocean rather than spending most of life there
sea bird
vsseafowl
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2.0
A bird that lives near the sea, like a gull
visits coastal waters and open ocean rather than living there full time
How Marine
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Seafowl is made from sea ('the ocean') and fowl ('bird'), so it means birds that live by the sea, such as gulls, pelicans, and albatrosses.