whalebird en · NOUN
Etymology
From whale + bird, because they have been known to follow whaling vessels to feed on the blubber and floating oil.
Meanings
- Any of several species of large Antarctic petrels, especially Pachyptila turtur (the blue petrel) and Pachyptila desolata.
- (Australia) The sooty tern
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| whalebirds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
mi pararā (Any of several species of large Antarctic petrels, especially Pachyptila turtur and Pachyptila desolata)