noun
mollymawk
Mollymawk (noun) means a seabird known as the fulmar.
noun
1
A seabird known as the fulmar.
2
Any of several similar seabirds, especially an albatross belonging to the genus Thalassarche.
"She chatters, mainly to Simon, pointing out a circling mollymawk, a line of shags winging away from Maukiekie, a penguin that surfaces not far from the boat."
— Keri Hulme, The Bone People (1983)
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Etymology
Mollymawk ultimately comes from Dutch mallemok, itself from malle (“foolish”), probably influenced by German Mallemucke. Compare Japanese 信天翁(あほうどり) (ahōdori, “albatross, foolish bird”).
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What is the meaning of mollymawk?
"mollymawk" (noun) means a seabird known as the fulmar.
What is another word for mollymawk?
Other words for "mollymawk" include albatross.
What are the different meanings of mollymawk?
"mollymawk" has 2 main meanings: 1. A seabird known as the fulmar; 2. Any of several similar seabirds, especially an albatross belonging to the genus Thalassarche.
