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stormy petrel
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Princeton's WordNet
stormy petrel, northern storm petrel, Hydrobates pelagicusnoun
sooty black petrel with white markings; of the northern Atlantic and Mediterranean
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stormy petrelnoun
The storm petrel
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stormy petrel
A stormy petrel is any of several small sea birds in the family Hydrobatidae, usually characterized by their dark plumage, long wings, and distinct fluttering flight. The term is also often used metaphorically to refer to a person who brings trouble or unrest.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
stormy petrel
A small dark coloured sea-bird, Procellaria pelagica.
Etymology and Origins
Stormy Petrel
A sea-bird, the appearance of which is regarded as a portent of storms. Its Italian name, Petrillo, expresses the diminutive of Peter, in allusion to St Peter, who walked on the sea, because, instead of flying in the air, this bird habitually skims on the surface of the water.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of stormy petrel in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of stormy petrel in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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