“ROSS'S”

The following 3 entries include the term ROSS'S.

Ross's goose

noun

: a very small white goose (Chen rossii) that breeds in arctic America and migrates through western North America

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Ross's gull

noun

: a small rare gull (Rhodosthethia rosea) of the far north having the rail wedge-shaped and the lower parts rosy when in full plumage

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Ross's seal

noun

: an antarctic seal (Ommatophoca rossi) having but two upper incisors, very small teeth, small claws on the forefeet, and none on the hind feet

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