goonie

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goonie

A goonie soars gracefully over the open ocean.

Definition

Noun: 1. A variety of albatross with black feet: A goonie is a common name for a specific type of large seabird, the Black-footed Albatross (Phoebastria nigripes). It is characterized by its dark plumage and distinctive black feet.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • We spotted a goonie gliding effortlessly over the ocean waves.
    • The goonie is a frequent sight for sailors crossing the northern Pacific.
    • Conservation efforts are important to protect the nesting grounds of the goonie.
Advanced Usage
  • The term "goonie" is primarily used in informal or regional contexts, especially by sailors and fishermen in the Pacific Ocean. In formal ornithological contexts, the species is almost always referred to by its standard name, the Black-footed Albatross.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gooney bird (n): An alternative common name for the same albatross species.
    • The old sailor told stories of the gooney birds that followed his ship.
  • Black-footed Albatross (n): The formal, scientific common name for the species.
  • Phoebastria nigripes (n): The Latin binomial (genus and species) name.
Synonyms
  • Black-footed Albatross: The direct synonym and formal name.
  • Gooney bird: A variant with identical meaning.
Notes on Meaning
  • The word "goonie" is very specific and refers only to this one species of albatross. It should not be confused with general terms for seabirds like "gull" or "tern."
  • In popular culture, the term is unrelated to the 1985 film , which uses the word as a unique proper noun.
goonie

A goonie soars gracefully over the open ocean.

Noun
  1. a variety of albatross with black feet

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