- 1. n. Either one of two species of birds composing the genus Chionis, and family Chionidae, native of the islands of the Antarctic seas. Source: opted
- 2. Either one of two species of birds composing the genus Chionis, and family Chionidæ, native of the islands of the Antarctic.seas. Note: They are related to the gulls and the plovers, but more nearly to the latter. The base of the bill is covered with a saddle-shaped horny sheath, and the toes are only slightly webbed. The plumage of both species is white. Source: webster
- 3. Either one of two species of birds composing the genus Chionis,and family Chionidæ, native of the islands of the Antarctic.seas. Source: adambom
- 4. n. Either one of two species of birds composing the genus Chionis, and family Chionidae, native of the islands of the Antarctic seas. Source: ecdict
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