albatross
/ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/IPA: /AE1 L B AH0 T R AA0 S/
noun
- 1
Any of various large seabirds of the family Diomedeidae ranging widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.
- 2
Any of various African and Asian pierid butterflies of the genus Appias. Some species of this genus are also known as puffins.
- 3
A double eagle, or three under par on any one hole, except a par 3 hole.
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noun
- 1
A long-term impediment, burden, or curse.
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