seafowl en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English sefoul, from Old English sǣfugol (“seabird”), equivalent to sea + fowl. Cognate with Dutch zeevogel, German Seevogel, Swedish sjöfågel, Icelandic sjófugl.
Meanings
- Any bird that spends most of its time in coastal waters or over the oceans.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| seafowl | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| sea-fowl | alternative | lexicographic | |
| sea fowl | alternative | lexicographic | |
| seafowls | Number=Plur | lexicographic |