Definition of Gannet

1. Noun. Large heavily built seabird with a long stout bill noted for its plunging dives for fish.

Generic synonyms: Pelecaniform Seabird
Group relationships: Family Sulidae, Sulidae
Specialized synonyms: Solan, Solan Goose, Solant Goose, Sula Bassana, Booby

Definition of Gannet

1. n. One of several species of sea birds of the genus Sula, allied to the pelicans.

Definition of Gannet

1. a large seabird [n -S]

Medical Definition of Gannet

1. One of several species of sea birds of the genus Sula, allied to the pelicans. 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. Origin: OE. Gant, AS. Ganet, ganot, a sea fowl, a fen duck; akin to D. Gent gander, OHG. Ganazzo. See Gander, Goose. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gannet

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gangway
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gang up
ganister
ganisters
ganja
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ganjahs
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gannet (current term)
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ganning
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ganoblast
ganocephala
ganocephalous
ganof
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ganoid
ganoid
ganoidal

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