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albatross
noun(al-ba-tross)
any of a family (Diomedeidae) of large web-footed seabirds that have long slender wings, are excellent gliders, and include the largest seabirds
albatross
noun(al-ba-tross)
something that causes persistent deep concern or anxiety
albatross
noun(al-ba-tross)
something that greatly hinders accomplishment : encumbrance
albatross
noun(al-ba-tross)
an albatross (Diomedea nigripes) of the Pacific that is chiefly blackish with dusky bill and black feet and legs —called also gooney
albatross
noun(al-ba-tross)
a large white albatross (Diomedea exulans) of southern oceans that has black outer wing feathers and a wingspan of about 11 feet (3.4 meters)

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