 albatross |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps | |
| Synonyms: | millstone | |
| Examples: | "she was an albatross around his neck" |
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| Related terms: | hindrance | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (zoology) large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight | |
| Synonyms: | mollymawk | |
| Related terms: | pelagic_bird black-footed_albatross wandering_albatross Diomedeidae | |
| Similar spelling: |
Albatrellus allopatry allopatric |
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