noun

cormorant

cormorant

A cormorant was drying its wings on a rock.

A cormorant was drying its wings on a rock.

Cormorants are excellent divers for fish.

Cormorants are excellent divers for fish.

((a/an ~)) a cormorant A cormorant was drying its wings.

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From Old French 'corp marenc', from Latin 'corvus marinus', meaning 'sea crow'.

Think of it as a 'sea crow' from its Latin roots. Picture a large, dark bird by the sea, often spreading its wings to dry.

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