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frigate bird

noun

Definition of FRIGATE BIRD

:  any of a family (Fregatidae, containing a single genus Fregata) of tropical seabirds having a forked tail and large wingspans that are noted for aggressively taking food from other birds
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First Known Use of FRIGATE BIRD

1738

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