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Albatross (Noun)

Meaning 1

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

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

  • Mollymawk

Hypernyms

  • Oceanic Bird

Hyponyms

  • Gooney
  • Goonie
  • Diomedea Exulans
  • Gooney Bird
  • Diomedea Nigripes
  • Goony

Meaning 2

(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps; "she was an albatross around his neck".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Millstone

Hypernyms

  • Baulk
  • Check
  • Handicap
  • Deterrent
  • Hinderance
  • Balk
  • Impediment
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