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albatrosses

/ˈælbəˌtrɔsɪz/ /ˈælbəˌtrɑsɪz/

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noun

Any of various large seabirds of the family Diomedeidae ranging widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.

Examples :

"While sailing in the Southern Ocean, we saw many albatrosses soaring effortlessly above the waves. "

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Any of various African and Asian pierid butterflies of the genus Appias. Some species of this genus are also known as puffins.

Examples :

"While hiking in the butterfly garden, we spotted several albatrosses, their white wings fluttering gracefully among the flowering bushes, along with other colorful butterflies. "

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A double eagle, or three under par on any one hole, except a par 3 hole.

Examples :

"He celebrated after sinking his shot for albatrosses on the par 5 second hole. "

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A long-term impediment, burden, or curse.

Examples :

"The constant arguments with his siblings were an albatrosses around his neck, preventing him from focusing on his schoolwork. "

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