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Definition of Albatross

1. Noun. (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps. "She was an albatross around his neck"

2. Noun. Large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight.

Definition of Albatross

1. n. A web-footed bird, of the genus Diomedea, of which there are several species. They are the largest of sea birds, capable of long-continued flight, and are often seen at great distances from the land. They are found chiefly in the southern hemisphere.

Definition of Albatross

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Medical Definition of Albatross

1. A web-footed bird, of the genus Diomedea, of which there are several species. They are the largest of sea birds, capable of long-continued flight, and are often seen at great distances from the land. They are found chiefly in the southern hemisphere. Origin: Corrupt. Fr. Pg. Alcatraz cormorant, albatross, or Sp. Alcatraz a pelican: cf. Pg. Alcatruz, Sp. Arcaduz, a bucket, fr. Ar. Al-qadus the bucket, fr. Gr. Kados, a water vessel. So an Arabic term for pelican is water-carrier, as a bird carrying water in its pouch. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Albatross

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albatas Albatrellus Albatrellus dispansus Albatrellus ovinus albatross (current term) albatross (current term) albatrosses albe albedo albedo

albedoes albedos albedo retinae Albee albeit albendazole Alben Barkley Alben William Barkley alberghi albergo

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