solan
/'souləngu:s/ Cách viết khác : (solan) /'soulən/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A very large white gannet with black wing tips: "Solan" refers to a specific species of large seabird, known for its predominantly white plumage with distinctive black markings on its wings.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- We spotted a solitary solan diving for fish off the coast.
- The solan is one of the largest seabirds in the North Atlantic.
Advanced Usage
- "Solan goose": An alternative, traditional name for the bird.
- The old sailors often referred to the bird as a solan goose.
Variants and Related Words
- Gannet (n): The broader family of seabirds to which the solan belongs.
- Gannets, including the solan, are expert divers.
Synonyms
- Northern gannet: The modern common name for the species .
- Solan goose: An archaic synonym.
Noun
- very large white gannet with black wing tips