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Definition of Gooney bird
1. Noun. A variety of albatross with black feet.
Exact synonyms: Black-footed Albatross, Diomedea Nigripes, Gooney, Goonie, Goony
Generic synonyms: Albatross, Mollymawk
Group relationships: Genus Diomedea
Generic synonyms: Albatross, Mollymawk
Group relationships: Genus Diomedea
Definition of Gooney bird
1. Noun. Any of several albatrosses, especially the black-footed albatross (''Diomedea nigripes'') and the Laysan albatross, that dwell primarily on islands in the Pacific Ocean, often near naval bases. ¹
2. Noun. (slang) a foolish, silly, or awkward person or thing; a goon. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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