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bonxie

Pronunciation: /ˈbɒŋksi/
Definition of bonxie

noun (plural bonxies)

Scottish
  • the great skua (seabird).

Origin:

late 18th century: from Norwegian bunksi, from bunke 'dumpy body'

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