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boatswain bird

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun boatswain bird has 1 sense
  1. tropic bird, tropicbird, boatswain bird - mostly white web-footed tropical seabird often found far from land
    --1 is a kind of pelecaniform seabird
    --1 is a member of Phaethon, genus Phaethon

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Boatswain Bird

Definition: The boatswain bird, also known as the tropicbird, is a tropical seabird of the family Phaethontidae, characterized by their long, slender tails and distinctive plumage.

Senses:

Noun (Countable)

1. a type of seabird:

The boatswain bird is recognized for its graceful flight and stunning white plumage.

Example sentence: The boatswain bird was a beautiful sight soaring above the turquoise waters.

Noun (Uncountable)

1. the flesh of a boatswain bird used as food:

The delicacy of boatswain bird meat is appreciated by some coastal communities.

Example sentence: The local fishermen roasted boatswain bird over a bonfire.

Adjective

1. related to or characteristic of boatswain birds:

Boatswain bird feathers are often used in traditional costumes during cultural festivals.

Example sentence: She wore a vibrant dress adorned with boatswain bird feathers.

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