Old world white pelican

/oʊld wərld waɪt ˌpɛləkən/
/oʊld wərld hwaɪt ˌpɛləkən/
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Definitions of Old world white pelican
  1. noun
    similar to American white pelican
    synonyms: Pelecanus onocrotalus
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    type of:
    pelican
    large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish
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