erne
/ə:n/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A large sea eagle with predominantly greyish-brown plumage and a distinctive short, wedge-shaped white tail, native to coastal regions of Europe and Greenland.
Examples
- Noun:
- The erne soared above the cliffs, scanning the water for fish.
- Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the erne's coastal habitat.
Advanced Usage
- "White-tailed erne": An alternative name sometimes used, emphasizing its distinctive tail feature.
- The white-tailed erne is a powerful and majestic bird of prey.
Variants and Related Words
- Ern (n): An alternative spelling for the same bird.
- The ern is also known as the white-tailed eagle.
Synonyms
- Sea eagle: A general term for large fish-eating eagles, including the erne.
- White-tailed eagle: The most common synonym, directly describing the erne's key physical characteristic.
Noun
- bulky greyish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped white tail; of Europe and Greenland