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Gannet

Gannet Meaning & Definition
Gannet Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Gannet?

[n] large heavily built seabird with a long stout bill noted for its plunging dives for fish

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See Also | booby | family Sulidae | pelecaniform seabird | solan | solan goose | solant goose | Sula bassana | Sulidae

Gannet In Webster's Dictionary

\Gan"net\, n. [OE. gant, AS. ganet, ganot, a sea fowl, a fen duck; akin to D. gent gander, OHG. ganazzo. See {Gander}, {Goose}.] (Zo["o]l.) One of several species of sea birds of the genus {Sula}, allied to the pelicans. Note: The common gannet of Europe and America ({S. bassana}), is also called {solan goose}, {chandel goose}, and {gentleman}. In Florida the wood ibis is commonly called gannet. {Booby gannet}. See {Sula}.

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