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- [gan-it]
- /ˈgæn ɪt/
- /ˈɡæ.nɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gan-it]
- /ˈgæn ɪt/
Definitions of gannet word
- noun gannet any large, web-footed, seabird of the family Sulidae, having a sharply pointed bill, long wings, and a wedge-shaped tail, noted for its plunging dives for fish. 1
- noun gannet A large seabird with mainly white plumage, known for catching fish by plunge-diving. 1
- noun gannet type of sea bird 1
- noun gannet hungry or greedy person 1
- countable noun gannet Gannets are large white sea birds that live on cliffs. 0
- noun gannet any of several heavily built marine birds of the genus Morus (or Sula), having a long stout bill and typically white plumage with dark markings: family Sulidae, order Pelecaniformes (pelicans, cormorants, etc) 0
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Origin of gannet
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English ganot; akin to Dutch gent gander
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Parts of speech for Gannet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gannet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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