albatross
/ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/
/ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/
/ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/
noun
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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.
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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.
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A double eagle, or three under par on any one hole, except a par 3 hole.
Synonyms:
gooney, gooney bird, goonie
noun
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A long-term impediment, burden, or curse.
Synonyms:
albatross around one's neck