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foitheach — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • loon noun A diving water bird known for its haunting, wailing call, found in North America and northern Europe.

Senses

foitheach is used for these senses in English:

  • grebe Any of several waterbirds in the family Podicipedidae of the order Podicipediformes. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes.
  • loon (US, Canada) Any of various birds, of the order Gaviiformes, of North America and Europe that dive for fish and have a short tail, webbed feet and a yodeling cry.

loon — full definition

  1. noun A diving water bird known for its haunting, wailing call, found in North America and northern Europe.
  2. noun An informal word for a foolish or crazy person.

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