noun
- plural of mollymawk; large seabirds of the albatross family found in southern oceans
Usage: chiefly nautical or ornithological; also spelled mollymauk or mollyhawk
Examples
- The sailors spotted mollymawks gliding over the Southern Ocean.
- Mollymawks are known for their impressive wingspans and long-distance flights.
- The research team studied mollymawks nesting on remote islands.
- Mollymawks can travel thousands of miles in search of food.