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auk
nounfemininetechnicalrare/ˈaɫkɐ/al·ca
Definition
1A seabird of the family Alcidae, such as the razorbill (Alca torda).
Usage examples
“The auk is a bird that nests on cliffs in the North Atlantic.”
“We observed a colony of auks during the trip.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
razorbill aukcolony of auks