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puffin

/ˈpʌfɪn/

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Птенец малого буревестника

The young of the Manx shearwater (Puffinus puffinus), especially eaten as food.

Examples :

"During their visit to the Isle of Man, they learned that "puffin" was a local term for young Manx shearwaters, which were historically eaten. "

Во время своего визита на остров Мэн они узнали, что «птенец малого буревестника» было местным термином для молодых малых буревестников, которых исторически ели.

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Тупик

The Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) or (by extension) any of the other various small seabirds of the genera Fratercula and Lunda that are black and white with a brightly-coloured beak.

Examples :

"The puffin's brightly colored beak was a striking sight as it landed on the rocky outcrop near the boat. "

Ярко окрашенный клюв тупика был поразительным зрелищем, когда он приземлился на скалистом выступе возле лодки.

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Белянка

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

Examples :

"While walking in the butterfly garden in Singapore, I saw a beautiful puffin fluttering near a flowering bush. "

Гуляя по саду бабочек в Сингапуре, я увидел красивую белянку, порхающую возле цветущего куста.

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Дождевик

Examples :

"When I poked the old feather pillow, a puffin of dust came out. "

Когда я ткнул в старую перьевую подушку, вырвался дождевик пыли.

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