Procellarian
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌpɹəʊ.səˈlɛəɹi.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Procellarian is a noun meaning (zoology) Any of a family of oceanic birds (Procellaridae) including the petrels, fulmars, and shearwaters.
Meaning
(zoology) Any of a family of oceanic birds (Procellaridae) including the petrels, fulmars, and shearwaters.
Word Forms
- procellarians
Synonyms for procellarian
Depending on context, synonyms include procellariid, tubenose.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include petrel, tubenose, proscylliid, peraclid, percomorph, balaenopterid.
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