puffinus

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Noun puffinus has 1 sense

Puffinus, genus Puffinus - shearwaters
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Procellariidae, family Procellariidae
--₁ has members: shearwater

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Puffinus

Noun:

1. A genus of seabirds in the family Procellariidae, also known as shearwaters.

Sample Sentence: The puffinus is a migratory seabird that travels long distances across the ocean.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or resembling shearwaters of the genus Puffinus.

Sample Sentence: The puffinus chicks have a fluffy appearance, similar to other shearwater species.