单词	auk
释义	auk noun ˈȯk  : any of several black-and-white short-necked diving seabirds of the alcid family that breed in colder parts of the northern hemisphere compare great auk Illustration of auk Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web But around the early 16th century, when European seaman discovered the large auk populations of Newfoundland, the killing of the birds reached rapacious levels. Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 28 Nov. 2019 Further back in history, the larger auk species played an important part in colonization and the economy of the Arctic. John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2018 Further back in history, the larger auk species played an important part in colonization and the economy of the Arctic. John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2018 Man has long imperilled beast, as reflected by the extinction of the passenger pigeon, great auk, and Tasmanian tiger. Hannah Beech, The New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2017 Another big bird that's no longer with us is the great auk—a favorite of Bill Rapley, the Toronto Zoo's executive director of conservation. Michael Doolittle, National Geographic, 16 Apr. 2016 Word History Etymology Norwegian or Icelandic alk, alka, from Old Norse ālka First Known Use 1674, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing auk great auk great auk Kids Definition auk noun ˈȯk  : a black-and-white diving seabird of cold parts of the northern hemisphere
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