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cahow

Syllabification: (ca·how)
Pronunciation: /kəˈhou/
Definition of cahow

noun

  • a large Atlantic petrel that breeds in Bermuda. It is an endangered species.
    • Pterodroma cahow, family Procellariidae

Origin:

early 17th century: imitative of its call

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