alcae

/ˈælˌkeɪ/ or /ˈælˌsi/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of large, flightless birds, especially the albatross and the alca torda, formerly considered a subfamily of the Diomedeidae.

“The alca’s impressive wingspan allowed it to glide across the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • albatross
  • petrel

Antonyms

  • flying bird
  • swift bird