pelican
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Noun — A large water bird with a long bill and a stretchy throat pouch used for catching fish.
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Etymology
From Greek pelekan, related to pelekus ("hatchet"), possibly describing the shape of its bill.
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What does “pelican” mean?
The word “pelican” means a large water bird with a long bill and a stretchy throat pouch used for catching fish. In plain terms, a large seabird known for the pouch under its long bill.
How do you pronounce “pelican”?
“Pelican” is pronounced PEHL-ih-kuhn (/ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/ in IPA).
How do you use “pelican” in a sentence?
Here is “pelican” used in a sentence: “A pelican dove into the harbor and came up with a fish in its pouch.”
What part of speech is “pelican”?
“Pelican” is a noun.
Where does the word “pelican” come from?
The word “pelican” comes from Greek. From Greek pelekan, related to pelekus ("hatchet"), possibly describing the shape of its bill.
Is “pelican” a common word?
“Pelican” is an uncommon word in modern English.