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pelican

/ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/

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noun

/ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/B1formal
  • ruКрупная морская птица с длинными крыльями и характерным большим клювом, имеющим мешок для ловли и хранения рыбы.

A large seabird with long wings and a distinctive large bill that has a pouch used for catching and storing fish.

  1. Large water birdA2formal

    A large, long-winged seabird with a distinctive long bill that has a large, expandable pouch used for catching fish.

    ruПеликан

    • The pelican scooped up fish in its large bill.
    • We saw a flock of pelicans flying over the coast.
    • Pelicans are often found near lakes and oceans.
Forms
  • pelicans plural form
  • pelicans' possessive plural form
  • pelican's possessive singular form