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alcid

Pronunciation: /ˈalsɪd/
Definition of alcid

noun

Ornithology
  • a bird of the auk family (Alcidae); an auk.

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin Alcidae (plural), from the genus name Alca, from Old Norse álka 'razorbill'; compare with auk

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Definition of alcid in the US English dictionary
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