tern

English

/tɝn/, /tɜːn/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of various sea birds of the family Sternidae that are similar to gulls but are smaller and have a forked tail.

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse þerna (tern, maid, servant girl).

Origin

Old Norse

þerna

Gloss

tern, maid, servant girl

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