Definition of Skua

1. Noun. Gull-like jaeger of northern seas.

Exact synonyms: Bonxie
Generic synonyms: Jaeger
Group relationships: Catharacta, Genus Catharacta
Specialized synonyms: Catharacta Skua, Great Skua

Definition of Skua

1. n. Any jager gull; especially, the Megalestris skua; -- called also boatswain.

Definition of Skua

1. a predatory seabird [n -S]

Medical Definition of Skua

1. Any jager gull; especially, the Megalestris skua. Synonym: boatswain. Origin: Icel. Skfr, skmr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Skua

skrimped
skrimping
skrimps
skrite
skrump
skrumped
skrumping
skrumps
skry
skryer
skryers
skrying
Sks-C kinase
SKS1 protein kinase
skua (current term)
skua (current term)
skuas
skudler
skudlers
skug
skugged
skugging
skugs
Skuld
skulduggeries
skulduggery
skulk
skulked
skulker
skulkers

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