albatross
11 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #22,640
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˈælbʌtɹˌɑːs/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural albatrosses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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