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• noun (Context 1)
A seabird of the family Sternidae, closely related to gulls but typically smaller and more slender, characterized by long pointed wings, a deeply forked tail, and a buoyant, graceful flight.
Usage Example
"The Arctic seabird is famous for its incredible migration, traveling from its Arctic breeding grounds to the Antarctic and back every year."
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seabird
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