auk
nounfemininetécnico/ˈaɫkɐ/rare
al·ca
Definition
A seabird of the family Alcidae, such as the razorbill (Alca torda).
The auk is a bird that nests on cliffs in the North Atlantic.
We observed a colony of auks during the trip.
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Common collocations
razorbill aukcolony of auks
Etymology
Do árabe 'al-'aqqah', nome de uma ave.