loon

Meanings

• noun

  A large bird of the gull family, having a distinctive head and neck that is covered with white down and black feathers.

  - "The loon swam gracefully in the still lake."
  - "I heard the haunting call of the loon echoing through the forest."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈluːn/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈluːn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

lunatic , psycho , wacko , diver

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Rhymes

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moon , spoon , tune

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Variants

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loon , loons

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Etymology

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The word 'loon' comes from the Old Norse word 'lúnnr', meaning 'the hollow one'. This refers to the bird's distinctive head and neck.

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Trivia

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1. The loon is the provincial bird of Ontario, Canada.

2. The loon is also known as the 'common loon' or 'Great Northern Diver'.

3. The loon's haunting call can be heard up to three miles away.

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1. Great Horned Owl: Both the loon and the Great Horned Owl are large birds of prey found in North America, but they belong to different families. The Great Horned Owl has distinctive ear tufts, while the loon has a distinctive head and neck.

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Culture

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In North American folklore, the loon is considered a symbol of good luck and is often associated with the wilderness and nature. The haunting call of the loon is a common sound in the northern wilderness and is considered a distinctive and iconic sound of the region.

How to Memorize "loon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large bird with a distinctive white head and black neck swimming gracefully in a still lake.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'loon' with the sound of its haunting call and the image of a large bird with a distinctive head and neck.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Loon: Large, Loud, and Unique Neck' to remember the definition of the word.

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