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Definition of fulmar

fulmar

/ˈfʊlmɑːr/
ful · mar
Plural:fulmars
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• noun

1

A heavily built, gull-like pelagic seabird of the family Procellariidae, native to the open oceans of the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Ocean, notable for its stiff-winged gliding flight and its defensive habit of spitting foul-smelling stomach oil.

Example

"As the research vessel approached the icy cliffs, a northern fulmar glided effortlessly alongside the ship on stiff wings."

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• Nearby Words

fukuoka
fukuroda
fulcrum
fulmar
fulvetta
fume
fumitory

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old Norse 'fúlmár' (from 'fúll' meaning 'foul' + 'már' meaning 'mew' or 'gull'). The name 'foul gull' refers to the bird's defensive mechanism of spitting foul-smelling stomach oil when threatened.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fulmar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fulmar
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