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Thesaurus: procellarian

One of a family of oceanic birds (Procellaridae) including the petrels, fulmars, and shearwaters. They are often seen in great abundance in stormy weather.

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  1. n. One of a family of oceanic birds (Procellaridae) including the petrels, fulmars, and shearwaters. They are often seen in great abundance in stormy weather.
  2. One of a family of oceanic birds (Procellaridæ) including the petrels, fulmars, and shearwaters. They are often seen in great abundance in stormy weather.
  3. One of a family of oceanic birds (Procellaridæ) including thepetrels, fulmars, and shearwaters. They are often seen in greatabundance in stormy weather.