Great Auk (Noun)
Meaning
Large flightless auk of rocky islands off northern Atlantic coasts; extinct.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The great auk was a large flightless bird that lived in the North Atlantic region before it became extinct.
- In the 19th century, the last known great auk was killed, marking the end of the species.
- Scientists have studied the great auk's unique characteristics, such as its black and white feathers and distinctive beak.
- Historical accounts describe the great auk as a social bird that lived in large colonies on rocky islands.
- The great auk's extinction serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of human activities on the natural world.