petrel

Noun

A seabird of the storm petrel family, typically dark-colored and found in the oceans of the southern hemisphere.

ریشه

From French 'pétrel', from 'pierre' (rock) + '-el' (diminutive suffix).

مثال

• The petrel is known for its ability to glide effortlessly over the ocean waves.
• Petrels are often seen following ships in search of food.
• The storm petrel is a small species of petrel found in the Atlantic Ocean.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Spot a petrel Follow a petrel Seabird petrel Flock of petrels