Associations to the word «Gannet»

Wiktionary

GANNET, noun. Any of three species of large seabird in the genus Morus, of the family Sulidae. They have black and white bodies and long pointed wings, and hunt for fish by plunge diving and pursuing their prey underwater.
GANNET, noun. (British) a voracious eater; a glutton.
GANNET, noun. (British) a person who flocks towards food whenever it is put out.

Dictionary definition

GANNET, noun. Large heavily built seabird with a long stout bill noted for its plunging dives for fish.

Wise words

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