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   Al·ba·tross

   /ˈalbəˌtrôs/

   

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   • 1. a very large oceanic bird related to the shearwaters, with long narrow wings. Albatrosses, some species of which have wingspans greater than 10 feet (3.3 m), are found mainly in the southern oceans, with three kinds in the North Pacific.
   • ▪ a source of frustration or guilt; an encumbrance (in allusion to Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner): "an albatross of a marriage"
   • 2. another term for double eagle

   Word Origin late 17th century: alteration (influenced by Latin albus ‘white’) of 16th-century alcatras, applied to various seabirds including the frigate bird and pelican, from Spanish and Portuguese alcatraz, from Arabic al-ġaṭṭās ‘the diver’.

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   Does the Albatross really mate for life?

   • They mate for life. Waved albatrosses mate for life, which begins with an elaborate mating ritual. The mating ritual of the waved albatross includes a lot of honking, beak clacking, and what looks like kissing. It’s actually really sweet.

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   What does the Albatross stand for?

   • What does an albatross symbolize in literature? The living albatross is a symbol of God's creation and of innocence. The dead albatross is a symbol of sin. When the Mariner kills the albatross, the other sailors see this as a sign of bad luck and fear, rightfully, that their dangerous voyage will be cursed and run into trouble.

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   What is the lifespan of an albatross?

   • The life expectancy of the albatross is up to 50 years, but a few longer lived specimens have been observed. Many albatross do not survive the juvenile stage. Learn about the oldest living animals on earth here. Albatross Population. Decades of human negligence have left the albatross in a bad shape.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › albatrossAlbatross Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the origin, usage, and examples of the word albatross, which can refer to a large seabird, a burden, or a golf score. Find out how albatross is related to Coleridge's poem and other words.

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   Albatross definition: any of several large, web-footed sea birds of the family Diomedeidae that have the ability to remain aloft for long periods.. See examples of ALBATROSS used in a sentence.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AlbatrossAlbatross - Wikipedia

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   Albatrosses, of the biological family Diomedeidae, are large seabirds related to the procellariids, storm petrels, and diving petrels in the order Procellariiformes (the tubenoses). They range widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific.

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7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › albatrossALBATROSS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ALBATROSS definition: 1. a large white bird with long, strong wings that lives near the sea, found especially in the…. Learn more.

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   Learn the meaning of albatross as a noun, with two different senses: a large white ocean bird and a continuing problem. See examples of how to use albatross in sentences and synonyms.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › albatrossAlbatross - definition of albatross by The Free Dictionary

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    Albatross can refer to a large seabird with long wings, a burden or obstacle, or a golf score. Learn the origin, synonyms, and translations of albatross from various sources.