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Definition of atlantic puffin

atlantic puffin

Plural:Atlantic puffins
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A species of small seabird native to the North Atlantic Ocean, known for its black and white plumage and its striking, brightly colored, triangular beak during the breeding season.

Example

"During our trip to Iceland, we were thrilled to see an Atlantic puffin nesting on the steep coastal cliffs."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Atlantic puffin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/atlantic-puffin
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