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词汇 bonxie
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Definition of bonxie in English:

bonxie

nounPlural bonxiesˈbɒŋksi
Scottish

  • The great skua (seabird).

    〈苏格兰〉大贼鸥

    Example sentencesExamples
    • We followed a faint path south, passing a small loch below Sidhean Beag where bonxies were creating turmoil amongst the oystercatcher nests.
    • Although the numerous seabirds that surround it in spring are great too watch, be aware of the great skuas, or ‘bonxies’.
    • Lots of fulmars and gulls, even a bonxie (not sure how you spell that) although it did not hang around for long.
    • The great skuas, known locally as bonxies, which live by stealing fish from smaller birds, are displaying disturbing behavioural changes.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Norwegian bunksi, from bunke 'dumpy body'.
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