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tern in German

tern in German is Seeschwalbe, Meerschwalbe — tern means a seabird similar to a gull but smaller, with a forked tail.

tern in German

Seeschwalbe
noun
Any of various seabirds of the subfamily Sterninae (of the family Laridae) that are similar to gulls but are smaller and have a forked tail.
Meerschwalbe
noun
Any of various seabirds of the subfamily Sterninae (of the family Laridae) that are similar to gulls but are smaller and have a forked tail.

What does "tern" mean?

  1. noun A seabird similar to a gull but smaller, with a forked tail.
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What is "tern" in German?
"tern" in German is Seeschwalbe, Meerschwalbe. tern means: A seabird similar to a gull but smaller, with a forked tail.
Are there other ways to say "tern" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "tern": Seeschwalbe, Meerschwalbe.
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