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.

From Project Gutenberg

The good news is the population of bonxies has peaked.

From BBC

High above the rain goose shrieked its melancholy cry, and the sea mews and sheldrakes, even the shear waters and bonxies, flew landward to the shelter of the cliffs.

From Project Gutenberg

The bad news is the bonxies are taking even more petrels than had been thought.

From BBC