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albatross vs black-footed albatross

black-footed albatross vs albatross

albatross and black-footed albatross both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
albatross Yes No No No
black-footed albatross Yes No No No
As nouns, black-footed albatross is a hyponym of albatross; that is, black-footed albatross is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than albatross:
  • albatross: large web-footed birds of the Southern Hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight
  • black-footed albatross: a variety of albatross with black feet
albatross (noun) black-footed albatross (noun)
large web-footed birds of the Southern Hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight a variety of albatross with black feet
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
Difference between albatross and black-footed albatross

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