noun🔗ShareAlbatrosAny 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."The large albatross soared effortlessly above the waves, its long wings catching the wind. "Le grand albatros planait sans effort au-dessus des vagues, ses longues ailes captant le vent.birdanimalnatureoceanenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePiérideAny of various African and Asian pierid butterflies of the genus Appias. Some species of this genus are also known as puffins."While hiking in the tropical forest, we spotted a beautiful albatross flitting among the flowering trees. "En randonnée dans la forêt tropicale, nous avons aperçu une magnifique piéride voltigeant parmi les arbres en fleurs.insectanimalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlbatrosA double eagle, or three under par on any one hole, except a par 3 hole.""During the charity golf tournament, John hit an incredible shot on the par-5 fifth hole and scored an albatross." "Pendant le tournoi de golf caritatif, John a fait un coup incroyable au cinquième trou, un par 5, et a réalisé un albatros.sportgameachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFardeau, poidsA long-term impediment, burden, or curse."The large debt from his failed business became an albatross around his neck, preventing him from saving for his children's education. "La dette importante de son entreprise en faillite est devenue un fardeau, l'empêchant d'épargner pour l'éducation de ses enfants.curseliteraturenegativesufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
