Meaning Of The Word Great auk

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great auk in American English
a large, flightless auk (Pinguinus impennis) of the N Atlantic, extinct since 1844
noun: a large, flightless auk, Pinguinus impennis, of rocky islands off North Atlantic coasts: extinct since 1844

great auk in British English
noun: a large flightless auk, Pinguinus impennis, extinct since the middle of the 19th century

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