LOON

Loon

The loons or divers are a group of aquatic birds found in many parts of North America and northern Eurasia . All living species of loons are members of the genus Gavia, family Gaviidae and order Gaviiformes.

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loon

Noun

  1. idler, lout
  2. boy, lad
  3. harlot; mistress
  4. simpleton; (also ) crazy or deranged person.
  5. English Soldier of an expeditionary army in Ireland.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. Any of various birds, of the order Gaviiformes, of North America and Europe that dive for fish and have a short tail, webbed feet and a yodeling cry.


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