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 Definitions of gannet  [ˈgæn ɪt]  

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Definition of 'gannet' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) gannet
any of several large seabirds of the genus Sula (or Morus), of the booby family, inhabiting colder oceanic waters in both hemispheres.

Etymology:  (bef. 900; ME; OE ganot; akin to D gentgander)

Definition of 'gannet' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) gannet
large heavily built seabird with a long stout bill noted for its plunging dives for fish


Definition of 'gannet' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) gannet
one of several species of sea birds of the genus Sula, allied to the pelicans



'gannet' - Nearby Entries  

gan jiang  gangway  ganja  gannet  ganof  ganoid fish  ganoidei  



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