guillemot

/ˈɡɪ.lə.mɑt/

UK: /ˈɡɪ.lɪ.mɒt/

ꞬꞮ · lə · mɑt (3 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

Any seabird belonging to the genera Uria and Cepphus of the auk family Alcidae. They have black and white bodies and are good at swimming and diving.

Etymology

Borrowed from French guillemot.