skua

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun gull-like jaeger of northern seas

Etymology

From Faroese skúgvur (“Great Skua”), from Old Norse skúfr, of unknown origin.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bonxie

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