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Noun great auk has 1 sense
  1. great auk, Pinguinus impennis - large large flightless auk of rocky islands off northern Atlantic coasts; extinct
    --1 is a kind of auk
    --1 is a member of Pinguinus, genus Pinguinus

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Great Auk

Noun

1. A large, flightless seabird (Pinguinus impennis) of the northern Atlantic Ocean, extinct since the mid-19th century.

Sample sentence: The great auk was once abundant along the coasts of North America and Europe.

Adjective

1. Remarkable or outstanding in degree, size, extent, or significance.

Sample sentence: The annual festival is a great opportunity for local artists to showcase their talents.

Adverb

1. In a large or considerable measure; extremely.

Sample sentence: The artwork was greatly admired by visitors from around the world.

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