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whooping crane

noun

Definition of WHOOPING CRANE

:  a large white nearly extinct North American crane (Grus americana) noted for its loud trumpeting call
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First Known Use of WHOOPING CRANE

circa 1730
WHOOPING CRANE Defined for Kids

whooping crane

noun

Definition of WHOOPING CRANE for Kids

:  a large white nearly extinct North American crane that has a loud trumpeting call

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