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  1. 1. n. A web-footed bird, of the genus Diomedea, of which there are several species. They are the largest of sea birds, capable of long-continued flight, and are often seen at great distances from the land. They are found chiefly in the southern hemisphere. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps Source: wordnet
  3. 3. n. large web-footed birds of the Southern Hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight Source: wordnet
  4. 4. A web-footed bird, of the genus Diomedea, of which there are several species. They are the largest of sea birds, capable of long- continued flight, and are often seen at great distances from the land. They are found chiefly in the southern hemisphere. Source: webster
  5. 5. A web-footed bird, of the genus Diomedea, of which there areseveral species. They are the largest of sea birds, capable of long-continued flight, and are often seen at great distances from theland. They are found chiefly in the southern hemisphere. Source: adambom
  6. 6. n:100 n. (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps n. large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight Source: ecdict

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