Meanings
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a large dark diving seabird with a hooked bill
A cormorant perched on the rocks, drying its outstretched wings.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
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· a large dark diving seabird...
shag
Etymology
From Old French 'cormaran', from Medieval Latin 'corvus marinus' ('sea raven'), from Latin 'corvus' ('raven') plus 'marinus' ('of the sea').
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