gannet

noun gan·net \ˈga-nət\

: a large ocean bird that eats fish

plural gannets also gannet

Full Definition of GANNET

: any of a genus (Morus of the family Sulidae, the gannet family) of large fish-eating seabirds that breed in colonies chiefly on offshore islands

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Middle English ganet, from Old English ganot; akin to Old English gōs goose

First Known Use: before 12th century

GANNET Defined for Kids

noun gan·net \ˈga-nət\

: a large bird that eats fish and spends much time far from land

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