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giant petrel

 

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Noun giant petrel has 1 sense
  1. giant petrel, giant fulmar, Macronectes giganteus - large brownish petrel chiefly of Antarctic seas
    --1 is a kind of petrel
    --1 is a member of Macronectes, genus Macronectes

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Giant Petrel

Definition: A large seabird of the genus Macronectes, native to the Southern Ocean.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A species of seabird known for its large size and scavenging habits.

Example Sentence: The giant petrel is often found feasting on the carcasses of dead seals.

Sense 2: Informal term referring to a person or thing of exceptional size or strength.

Example Sentence: He was a giant petrel on the basketball court, towering over his opponents.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or characteristic of giant petrels.

Example Sentence: The giant petrel feathers have a distinct oily smell.

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