Puffin: meaning, definitions and examples

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puffin

 

[ หˆpสŒfษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

A puffin is a seabird with a distinctive colorful beak and a black and white body, commonly known for its charming appearance and skilled diving abilities. Puffins are typically found in the North Atlantic and are considered excellent fliers and swimmers.

Synonyms

Fratercula, sea parrot

Examples of usage

  • The puffin can dive up to 60 meters to catch fish.
  • During summer, puffins come to land to breed.
  • We saw a puffin colony during our trip to Iceland.

Translations

Translations of the word "puffin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น puffin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคซเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Papageitaucher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ puffin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒั…ั–ะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maskonur

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท macareux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ frailecillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท puffin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํผํ•€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pufin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pufin

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตท้›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pufin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lundi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟัƒั…ั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pafฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ frailecillo

Etymology

The word โ€˜puffinโ€™ originates from the late Middle English word โ€˜pouffinโ€™, which referred to a type of petrel. The origins can be traced further back to the Old French โ€˜pouffonโ€™, derived from โ€˜puffโ€™, suggesting the bird's puffed appearance due to its bill and distinctive silhouette. The name evolved over time, especially as people became familiar with this unique seabird, which belongs to the family Alcidae. Puffins have been part of folklore and culture in regions they inhabit for centuries, revered for their beauty and interesting behaviors, such as their ability to carry multiple fish in their beaks while returning to their nests. Their striking appearance has made them popular in wildlife documentaries and birdwatching enthusiasts, further enhancing their association with coastal environments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,341, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.