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albatross

/ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/

Meanings
  • noun

    A large seabird with long wings and a long neck, belonging to the albatross family. It is known for its long-distance flight over the ocean.

    - "The albatross is a magnificent bird, known for its ability to fly long distances over the ocean."
    - "The sailor placed a curse on the ship, making an albatross appear whenever they were at sea."
    - "The albatross is a popular symbol of bad luck in seafaring culture."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/



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  2. /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/



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Synonyms

gooney , gooney bird , goonie , albatross around one's neck
Rhymes
Words rhyming with albatross
ossary , porchasy , corpseway
Variants
List of all variants of albatross that leads to same result
albatross , albatrosses , black-footed albatross , black-footed albatrosses , gooney , wandering albatross , wandering albatrosses
Etymology
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From Old English ald-beorh, meaning 'old bird'. The name comes from the bird's appearance and age, as albatrosses can live for over 50 years.


Trivia
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  1. Albatrosses have the largest wingspan of any bird, with some species having wingspans of up to 12 feet.

  2. Albatrosses are able to sleep while flying, but only one eye is closed at a time to keep an eye out for food and predators.

  3. The albatross is the national bird of several islands in the Pacific Ocean, including the Cook Islands and the Pitcairn Islands.


Related Concepts
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  1. seabird: Albatrosses are a type of seabird, characterized by their long wings and their ability to fly long distances over the ocean.

  2. maritime: The albatross is closely associated with the maritime world and seafaring culture, as it is commonly found at sea and has been used as a symbol in various maritime tales and folklore.


Culture
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The albatross is a popular symbol in literature, particularly in Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'. In the poem, an albatross is a symbol of bad luck and guilt.

How to Memorize "albatross"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the word 'albatross', try visualizing a large, elegant bird with long wings and a long neck, flying gracefully over the ocean.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'albatross' with the ocean and long-distance flight. You can also associate it with the maritime world and seafaring culture.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'All Birds Are Large and Talented Seabirds' to remember the word 'albatross'. This mnemonic emphasizes the large size and seafaring nature of the bird.


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