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alan

nounanimals

predatory seabird that steals food

arctic skua — a medium-sized predatory seabird common around Shetland, known for harrying other birds to steal food

Example in use

Ah saw alan nabbin fish frae the gulls.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/AL-uhn/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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