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Meaning of great auk | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A large extinct auk (†Pinguinus impennis).

Equivalents

Deutsch Riesenalk
Español alca gigante
Français grand pingouin
日本語 大海烏
한국어 큰바다쇠오리
Nederlands reuzenalk
Português arau-gigante

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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