Meaning & use
cormorant
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A large, dark-feathered diving seabird known for its long neck, hooked bill, and voracious appetite for fish.
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A cormorant perched on the rocks, spreading its wings to dry in the sun.
Fishermen in parts of China and Japan traditionally used trained cormorants to catch fish.
A note on using this word
Because of its enormous appetite, "cormorant" has historically also been used as an adjective or metaphor for greed.
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