petrel

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pe·trel | \ ˈpe-trəl

, ˈpē-

Definition of petrel

: any of numerous seabirds (especially families Procellariidae and Hydrobatidae) especially : one of the smaller long-winged birds that fly far from land — compare storm petrel

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Recent Examples on the Web In recent years, the mouse population has exploded, attracting burrowing owls that also prey on the ashy storm-petrel, officials said. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2021 In recent years, the mouse population has exploded, attracting burrowing owls that also prey on the ashy storm-petrel, officials said. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2021 In recent years, the mouse population has exploded, attracting burrowing owls that also prey on the ashy storm-petrel, officials said. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2021 In recent years, the mouse population has exploded, attracting burrowing owls that also prey on the ashy storm-petrel, officials said. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2021 In recent years, the mouse population has exploded, attracting burrowing owls that also prey on the ashy storm-petrel, officials said. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2021 In recent years, the mouse population has exploded, attracting burrowing owls that also prey on the ashy storm-petrel, officials said. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2021 In recent years, the mouse population has exploded, attracting burrowing owls that also prey on the ashy storm-petrel, officials said. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2021 In recent years, the mouse population has exploded, attracting burrowing owls that also prey on the ashy storm-petrel, officials said. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2021 See More

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