razorbill

Noun

Meaning

A species of auk (Alca torda) common in the Arctic seas. See Auk, and Illust. in Appendix.

See Cutwater, 3.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

Alca torda razor-billed auk emu dodo booby magpie cormorant diver falk albatross darter guillemot fulmar auk anhinga
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Hypernyms

auk

Examples

Due to its outward similarity to the razorbill (apart from flightlessness and size), the great auk was often placed in the genus Alca, following Linnaeus. Source: Internet

Casey McIntyre joined Razorbill as associate publisher in 2014. Source: Internet

This varies by subfamily, the Uria guillemots (including the razorbill ) and murrelets being the most efficient under the water, whereas the puffins and auklets are better adapted for flying and walking. Source: Internet

Mandy is the author of (Razorbill, June 2009). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

razorback whale razorbacked hog razorbelly scad razorblade razorfish razorless