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whalebird.

Any of several species of large Antarctic petrels, especially Pachyptila turtur (the blue petrel) and Pachyptila desolata.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Any of several species of large Antarctic petrels, especially Pachyptila turtur (the blue petrel) and Pachyptila desolata.

  2. The sooty tern

    Australia
Where this word comes from

From whale + bird, because they have been known to follow whaling vessels to feed on the blubber and floating oil.

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