albatross
nounmasculine/alβɐˈtɾɔʃ/low
al·ba·troz
Definition
Large seabird with a great wingspan, of the family Diomedeidae, known for gliding long distances over oceans.
The wandering albatross has the largest wingspan of any bird.
Albatrosses spend most of their lives gliding over the sea.
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Etymology
Do inglês 'albatross', por sua vez do português 'alcatraz' (pelicano), através do espanhol.