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cormorantMain Entry: cor·mo·rant Pronunciation: \ˈkȯrm-rənt, ˈkȯr-mə-, ˈkȯr-mə-ˌrant\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English cormeraunt, from Middle French cormorant, from Old French cormareng, from corp raven + marenc of the sea, from Latin marinus — more at corbel, marine Date: 14th century 1 : any of various dark-colored web-footed water birds (family Phalacrocoracidae, especially genus Phalacrocorax) that have a long neck, hooked bill, and distensible throat pouch
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