Definitions for: Gannet


[n] large heavily built seabird with a long stout bill noted for its plunging dives for fish



Webster (1913) Definition: Gan"net, n. [OE. gant, AS. ganet, ganot, a sea fowl, a
fen duck; akin to D. gent gander, OHG. ganazzo. See Gander,
Goose.] (Zo["o]l.)
One of several species of sea birds of the genus Sula,
allied to the pelicans.

Note: The common gannet of Europe and America (S. bassana),
is also called solan goose, chandel goose, and
gentleman. In Florida the wood ibis is commonly
called gannet.

Booby gannet. See Sula.

See Also: booby, family Sulidae, pelecaniform seabird, solan, solan goose, solant goose, Sula bassana, Sulidae

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