PROCELLARIAN

Etymology

Noun

procellarian (plural procellarians)

(zoology) Any of a family of oceanic birds (Procellaridae) including the petrels, fulmars, and shearwaters.

Source: Wiktionary


Pro`cel*la"ri*an, n. Etym: [L. procella a storm.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: One of a family of oceanic birds (Procellaridæ) including the petrels, fulmars, and shearwaters. They are often seen in great abundance in stormy weather.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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