Definitions for puffin
ˈpʌf ɪnpuf·fin

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. puffinnoun

   any of two genera of northern seabirds having short necks and brightly colored compressed bills

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. puffinnoun

   The Manx shearwater, Puffinus puffinus.

2. puffinnoun

   Any of various small seabirds of the genera Fratercula and Lunda that are black and white with a brightly coloured beak.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Puffinnoun

   Etymology: puffino, Italian.

   1. A water fowl.

   Among the first sort, we reckon the dipchick, murrs, creysers, curlews and puffins. Richard Carew, Survey of Cornwall.

   2. A kind of fish.3. A kind of fungus filled with dust.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Puffin

   Puffins are any of three species of small alcids (auks) in the bird genus Fratercula. These are pelagic seabirds that feed primarily by diving in the water. They breed in large colonies on coastal cliffs or offshore islands, nesting in crevices among rocks or in burrows in the soil. Two species, the tufted puffin and horned puffin, are found in the North Pacific Ocean, while the Atlantic puffin is found in the North Atlantic Ocean. All puffin species have predominantly black or black and white plumage, a stocky build, and large beaks that get brightly colored during the breeding season. They shed the colorful outer parts of their bills after the breeding season, leaving a smaller and duller beak. Their short wings are adapted for swimming with a flying technique underwater. In the air, they beat their wings rapidly (up to 400 times per minute) in swift flight, often flying low over the ocean's surface.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. puffin

   A puffin is a species of bird that belongs to the auk family. They are characterized by their distinct and colorful beaks, stocky build, and ability to swim and dive exceptionally well. There are four species of puffins, known for living in colder, northern climates, particularly around the coasts of the North Atlantic Ocean. They primarily feed on fish and have a unique ability to hold several fish in their beaks at once. The most common types are the Atlantic puffin and the Horned puffin.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Puffinnoun

   an arctic sea bird Fratercula arctica) allied to the auks, and having a short, thick, swollen beak, whence the name; -- called also bottle nose, cockandy, coulterneb, marrot, mormon, pope, and sea parrot

2. Puffinnoun

   the puffball

3. Puffinnoun

   a sort of apple

4. Etymology: [Akin to puff.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Puffin

   Puffins are any of three small species of alcids in the bird genus Fratercula with a brightly coloured beak during the breeding season. These are pelagic seabirds that feed primarily by diving in the water. They breed in large colonies on coastal cliffs or offshore islands, nesting in crevices among rocks or in burrows in the soil. Two species, the Tufted Puffin and Horned Puffin, are found in the North Pacific Ocean, while the Atlantic Puffin is found in the North Atlantic Ocean. All puffin species have predominantly black or black and white plumage, a stocky build, and large beaks. They shed the colourful outer parts of their bills after the breeding season, leaving a smaller and duller beak. Their short wings are adapted for swimming with a flying technique under water. In the air, they beat their wings rapidly in swift flight, often flying low over the ocean's surface.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Puffin

   puf′in, n. a water-fowl having a short, thick, projecting beak like that of a parrot: a puff-ball.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. puffin

   The Fratercula arctica, a sea-bird with a singular bill, formerly supposed to be a bird in show, but a fish in substance, in consequence of which notion the pope permitted its being eaten in Lent.

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1. • Seabird

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How to pronounce puffin?

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How to say puffin in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of puffin in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of puffin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=puffin
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Puffin
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=puffin
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puffin
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puffin
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=puffin
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=puffin
9. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=puffin
10. ^ Usage in printed sources
    https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=puffin