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albatross
[ al-buh-traws, -tros ]
noun
- any of several large, web-footed sea birds of the family Diomedeidae that have the ability to remain aloft for long periods. Compare wandering albatross.
- a seemingly inescapable moral or emotional burden, as of guilt or responsibility.
- something burdensome that impedes action or progress.
- Textiles.
- a lightweight worsted fabric with a crepe or pebble finish.
- a plain-weave cotton fabric with a soft nap surface.
albatross
/ ˈæəˌٰɒ /
noun
- any large oceanic bird of the genera Diomedea and Phoebetria, family Diomedeidae, of cool southern oceans: order Procellariiformes (petrels). They have long narrow wings and are noted for a powerful gliding flight See also wandering albatross
- a constant and inescapable burden or handicap
an albatross of debt
- golf a score of three strokes under par for a hole
Word History and Origins
Origin of albatross1
Word History and Origins
Origin of albatross1
Example Sentences
"It's not a seagull, it's an albatross!" she quipped when I went to interview her.
It is home to several albatross species including the Amsterdam Albatross, which breed exclusively on the island, and 84% of the world's yellow-nosed albatross population.
The party label appeared to be far less of an albatross for Democratic congressional candidates than it was in strong Republican years such as 2010 and 2014.
The next oldest albatross that researchers are aware of at Midway Atoll is about 45 years old, he said.
At the time, scientists believed she was about 5 years old, since that’s the youngest that albatrosses can lay eggs.
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