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great skua

Syllabification: (great sku·a)
Pronunciation: /ˈskyo͞oə/

Definition of great skua

noun

  • a large North Atlantic skua with mainly brown plumage, feeding by robbing other seabirds.
    • Catharacta skua, family Stercorariidae

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