noun
- A large seabird of the albatross family, found chiefly in southern oceans.
Usage: Also called mollyhawk; Nautical/ornithological term; Common in Australian and New Zealand English
Examples
- The mollymawk soared effortlessly over the Southern Ocean.
- Sailors often spotted mollymawks following their ships for days.
- The mollymawk is known for its impressive wingspan and graceful flight.
- Conservation efforts have helped protect several mollymawk species from extinction.
- Mollymawks nest on remote islands far from human settlement.