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pelican
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/pɨ.liˈkɐ.nu/pe·li·ca·no
Definition
1A large water bird with a distinctive pouch under its beak, used for catching fish, belonging to the family Pelecanidae.
Usage examples
“We saw a pelican gliding gracefully over the lake.”
“The pelican's pouch can hold several liters of water.”
Common combinations
white pelicanpelican beakflock of pelicans