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great auk

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A large extinct auk (†Pinguinus impennis).

Equivalents

Españolalca gigante
Françaisgrand pingouin
DeutschRiesenalk
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Examples

“The last⟳ great auk ever seen in the UK was captured off Stac an Armin, St Kilda, in 1840.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Great Australian Bight Great Awakening Great Awokening Great Aycliffe Great Ayton Great Bardfield

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