different between alcidae vs guillemot

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guillemot

English

Etymology

From French guillemot.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /???l?m?t/

Noun

guillemot (plural guillemots)

  1. Any seabird belonging to the genera Uria and Cepphus of the auk family Alcidae. They have black and white bodies and are good at swimming and diving.

Usage notes

Not to be confused with guillemet.

Synonyms

  • murre

Derived terms

  • common guillemot
  • Brünnich's guillemot (Uria lomvia)
  • true guillemot (Cepphus spp.)

Translations


French

Noun

guillemot m (plural guillemots)

  1. guillemot

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