stormy petrel

/'stɔ:mi,petrəl/ Cách viết khác : (storm-petrel) /'stɔ:m,petrəl/ (storm-bird) /'stɔ:mbə:

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Word: Stormy Petrel

Definition: A "stormy petrel" is a type of seabird that is mostly black with some white markings. It is found in the Northern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.

Advanced Usage:

In literature and conversation, "stormy petrel" can also refer to a person who brings trouble or unrest, often in a situation that is already tense. This figurative use comes from the bird's tendency to appear during storms.

Word Variants:

• Stormy (adjective): Referring to weather that is characterized by strong winds, rain, or storm conditions.
• Petrel (noun): A general term for a group of seabirds that includes the stormy petrel and other related species.

Different Meanings:

1. Literal Meaning: The actual bird found in the sea.
2. Figurative Meaning: A person who causes or predicts trouble.

Synonyms:

• Seabird: A general term for birds that live near or on the sea.
• Troublemaker (when used figuratively): A person who causes problems.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly involve "stormy petrel," the phrase "to stir the pot" can be related to the figurative meaning of causing trouble.

Summary:

The stormy petrel is a unique seabird known for its black color and white markings. It can also symbolize someone who creates conflict in a situation.

Academic

Noun

1. sooty black petrel with white markings; of the northern Atlantic and Mediterranean

Synonyms

• northern storm petrel
• Hydrobates pelagicus