sea pigeon
Americannoun
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the common black guillemot, Cepphus grylle.
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any of various marine birds resembling pigeons, as the kittiwake.
Example Sentences
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The sun was low when he lighted his evening fire, and as he prepared his sea pigeon for supper he remembered with regret that he had but one bird remaining.
From Bobby of the Labrador by Wallace, Dillon
There was no bread to keep the grilled sea pigeon company, but Bobby did not mind in the least.
From Bobby of the Labrador by Wallace, Dillon
He had been eating raw sea pigeon quite long enough, and he proposed now to enjoy the great treat of a grilled bird.
From Bobby of the Labrador by Wallace, Dillon
And when the wood was crackling merrily he made a comfortable seat of boughs upon which to sit while he cooked and ate the one sea pigeon which he allowed himself.
From Bobby of the Labrador by Wallace, Dillon
And so it came about that in the end he had to content himself with eating his sea pigeon uncooked, which after all was no great hardship.
From Bobby of the Labrador by Wallace, Dillon
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