frigate bird

or frigate·bird

noun

1. any of several predacious seabirds of the genus Fregata, having fully webbed feet.

frigate bird

noun

1. any bird of the genus Fregata and family Fregatidae , of tropical and subtropical seas, having a long bill with a downturned tip, a wide wingspan, and a forked tail: order Pelecaniformes (pelicans, cormorants, etc) Also calledman-of-war bird

Word History and Origins

Origin of frigate bird¹

First recorded in 1730–40