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albatross

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Noun

large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight

(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
- she was an albatross around his neck

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Synonyms:
mollymawk millstone

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Words contain "albatross":
albatross black-footed albatross wandering albatross
Words contain "albatross" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
albatross wandering albatross diomedea exulans goony goonie gooney bird gooney diomedea nigripes black-footed albatross millstone

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