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cormorant Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A large, dark-plumaged diving seabird of the family Phalacrocoracidae, characterized by a long, hooked bill, webbed feet, and a habit of standing with its wings spread out to dry, found along coastlines and inland waters globally.
Usage Example
"We watched a shag dive beneath the surface of the lake and emerge moments later with a silver fish in its beak."
Strongest
shag
• noun (Context 2)
A greedy, rapacious, or gluttonous person.
Usage Example
"The corrupt officials acted like cormorants, devouring the town's resources without a second thought."
Strong
glutton
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