noun
mollymawk
Mollymawk (noun) means a fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis).
noun
1
A fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis).
2
Any of various similar seabirds, now especially an albatross of the genus Thalassarche.
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Etymology
Ultimately from Dutch mallemok (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 fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis).
What are the different meanings of mollymawk?
"mollymawk" has 2 main meanings: 1. A fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis); 2. Any of various similar seabirds, now especially an albatross of the genus Thalassarche.