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Definition of Loon

1. Noun. A worthless lazy fellow.

2. Noun. Large somewhat primitive fish-eating diving bird of the northern hemisphere having webbed feet placed far back; related to the grebes.

3. Noun. A person with confused ideas; incapable of serious thought.

Definition of Loon

1. n. A sorry fellow; a worthless person; a rogue.

2. n. Any one of several aquatic, wed-footed, northern birds of the genus Urinator (formerly Colymbus), noted for their expertness in diving and swimming under water. The common loon, or great northern diver (Urinator imber, or Colymbus torquatus), and the red-throated loon or diver (U. septentrionalis), are the best known species. See Diver.

Definition of Loon

1. a diving waterfowl [n -S]

Medical Definition of Loon

1. Any one of several aquatic, wed-footed, northern birds of the genus Urinator (formerly Colymbus), noted for their expertness in diving and swimming under water. The common loon, or great northern diver (Urinator imber, or Colymbus torquatus), and the red-throated loon or diver (U. Septentrionalis), are the best known species. See Diver. Origin: For older loom, Icel. Lmr; akin to Dan. & Sw. Lom. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Loon

look out on look out over look sharp look to look up look upon look up to lool loom loom

loomed looming looming looms loon (current term) loon (current term) looney looneys loonie loonier

loonies looniest loonily looniness looninesses looning loonings loons loony loony bin

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