bonxie

[ bongk-see ]

noun

1. skua ( def 1 ).

bonxie

/ ˈbɒŋksɪ /

noun

1. (originally in Shetland) the great skua See skua

Word History and Origins

Origin of bonxie¹

First recorded in 1765–75; of uncertain origin; final element is apparently -sy

Word History and Origins

Origin of bonxie¹

C19: probably of Scandinavian origin: compare Norwegian bunke heap, something dumpy

Example Sentences

They seem to be identical in species with the "skua," or "bonxie" of the Shetlands.

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