Cormorant: meaning, definitions and examples
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cormorant
[ หkษหrmษrษnt ]
bird species
The cormorant is a large seabird known for its distinctive appearance and fishing abilities. It has long necks, hooked beaks, and webbed feet, which make it an excellent hunter in the water. Cormorants are commonly found along coastlines and inland lakes and rivers. They often dive underwater to catch fish, using their powerful wings to propel themselves. This bird is known for its characteristic habit of spreading its wings to dry after diving.
Synonyms
sea crow, shag.
Examples of usage
- The cormorant dived into the water.
- I spotted a cormorant perched on a rock.
- Cormorants often fish in the early morning.
- The cormorant's feathers are not waterproof.
Translations
Translations of the word "cormorant" in other languages:
๐ต๐น corvo-marinho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเค-เคธเคฎเฅเคฆเฅเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Kormoran
๐ฎ๐ฉ burung camar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตะปัะบะฐะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ kormoran
๐ฏ๐ต ใฆ
๐ซ๐ท cormoran
๐ช๐ธ cormorรกn
๐น๐ท kuzgun
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ง์ฐ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุจุฌุน
๐จ๐ฟ kormorรกn
๐ธ๐ฐ kormorรกn
๐จ๐ณ ้ธฌ้น
๐ธ๐ฎ kormoran
๐ฎ๐ธ sรณlarfugl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพัะผะพัะฐะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kormoran
๐ฒ๐ฝ cormorรกn
Etymology
The word 'cormorant' traces its origins to the Late Latin word 'cormorantem', which is the accusative singular form of 'cormorans'. This Late Latin term is believed to have evolved from the combination of the Latin words 'corvus' meaning 'raven' and 'marinus' meaning 'of the sea', effectively translating to 'sea raven'. The term found its way into Middle English as 'cormorant' during the 14th century. Over the centuries, the cormorant has held various significances in different cultures, often linked to fishing and water landscapes. In literature and folklore, the bird is sometimes portrayed as a trickster due to its cunning nature while hunting.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,204 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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