whooping crane

whooping crane

noun

Definition of WHOOPING CRANE

: a large white nearly extinct North American crane (Grus americana) noted for its loud trumpeting call

Illustration of WHOOPING CRANE

First Known Use of WHOOPING CRANE

circa 1730

Rhymes with WHOOPING CRANE

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